Continue your clinical practice while helping lead Australia's digital health future The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is seeking an outstanding senior medical leader to serve as Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine), providing strategic clinical leadership and expert advice to support the delivery of a connected, safe and modern healthcare system for all Australians. This is a unique opportunity for a highly respected practicing medical professional to influence national digital health policy, strategy and implementation, while maintaining an active clinical practice.

This opportunity is a part-time Common Law employment arrangement. The role is designed for an active clinician, working up to three days per week on average, allowing the successful candidate to continue their clinical practice while contributing to nationally significant health reforms. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of Australia's healthcare system at a national level.

You will influence major policy and strategic decisions, work alongside respected leaders across government and healthcare, and contribute to initiatives that impact clinicians, patients and consumers across the country.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Agency’s Executive leadership and Board, you will help ensure that clinical safety, effectiveness and practitioner perspectives remain central to Australia's digital health agenda. This role works in close partnership with the Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing) and provides leadership and mentorship to the Agency's broader clinical community.

As Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine), you will provide authoritative clinical leadership and strategic advice on the Agency's national programs,



digital health services and clinical governance frameworks. You will:

- provide strategic clinical advice to the CEO, Board, Senior Executive Committee and governance bodies.
- champion clinical safety, quality and governance across the Agency's work program.
- influence national digital health priorities and initiatives.
- represent the Agency in key government, clinical industry forums.
- engage with medical colleges, specialist societies, peak bodies and healthcare leaders.
- bring frontline clinical insights to inform policy, delivery and innovation.
- act as a visible advocate for connected healthcare and digital transformation across the Australian health system.

We are seeking an accomplished and influential medical practitioner who:
- is currently practising and maintains unrestricted AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner in Australia.
- is recognised as a trusted senior clinical leader with significant professional standing and credibility.
- has experience operating at senior executive, jurisdictional, national or sector-wide levels.
- demonstrates a strong understanding of contemporary healthcare delivery, clinical governance and patient safety.
- has the ability to influence complex stakeholder environments and build productive partnerships across government, healthcare and industry.
- brings strategic insight,



sound judgement and a passion for improving health outcomes through innovation and technology.
- has an interest in, or experience with, digital health, health informatics, interoperability, healthcare transformation or clinical system reform.

To apply for this role, please submit a current resume outlining your clinical practice, professional appointments, leadership roles and career achievements, and a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing:
- your experience as a respected clinical leader and how you have influenced healthcare policy, strategy, reform or service delivery;
- your ability to build trusted relationships and influence diverse stakeholders across the health sector;
- your experience in clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement;
- your interest in, and contribution to, digital health, health system innovation, interoperability or healthcare transformation.

Applicants should also demonstrate suitability for operating at a senior executive level, including the leadership capabilities expected of an SES Band 2 role. Experience working across organisational, jurisdictional or national settings will be highly regarded.

For any questions in relation to this chance, please contact Shannan Quain, Chief People Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2026, 11:30pm AEDT

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📌 Chief Clinical Adviser - Medicine (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Digital Health Agency
📍 Canberra