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Digital Capability Manager

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 5–10 years in a digital, ICT, technology or systems leadership role.
  • Lead digital transformation and business improvement initiatives; design/implement solutions improving performance.
  • Lead digital governance, cybersecurity, compliance and risk management; oversee architecture, reporting and data.

Role Type

Anywhere • Permanent • Full-time • Director

Pay Rate

$68.45 AUD – $68.49 AUD (Hour)

Description

Digital Cabability Manager

1.0 FTE | Ongoing | Remote | SCHADS Level 8 ($68.49 Hourly)

We’re looking for someone who can see both the technology and the people behind it. 

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic digital leader who enjoys solving complex organisational challenges, building practical technology solutions and leading teams that enable exceptional service delivery. 

You’ll combine technical expertise with commercial thinking, strong governance and collaborative leadership to ensure our digital platforms, systems and data help more families access safe, accessible and high-quality mental health support. 

If you’re someone who loves connecting technology with purpose, we’d love to meet you. 

 

About us 

PANDA is a values-driven, national mental health organisation committed to supporting families through the perinatal period. For over 40 years, everything we do has been shaped by lived experience, practice expertise and evidence. 

As a national digital mental health organisation, technology sits at the heart of how we support families, equip our workforce and continually improve our services. 

Our work is grounded in collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring digital solutions remain practical, secure and centred on the needs of the people we serve. 

 

Who you are 

You’re a strategic thinker who enjoys bringing people, systems and ideas together. 

You understand successful digital transformation is about designing solutions to improve the experience of the people using them. You build trusted relationships, communicate technical concepts in practical ways and enjoy leading teams through change. 

You bring: 

  • Significant leadership experience across digital systems, ICT, technology or digital transformation 
  • Experience designing and implementing technology solutions improving organisational performance 
  • Confidence leading multidisciplinary teams, projects and external technology partners 
  • Strong understanding of digital governance, cyber security, risk and compliance 
  • Experience translating business needs into practical digital solutions 
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills 
  • Commercial thinking balanced with a strong commitment to purpose 
  • Alignment with our values and collaborative leadership approach 

 

About the Role 

As our Digital Capability Manager, you’ll lead the digital systems, technology strategy, compliance and digital governance, ensuring technology actively enables safe, efficient, high-quality service delivery. 

Working across the organisation, you’ll oversee digital architecture, solution design, cybersecurity, compliance, reporting and digital transformation initiatives and lead a highly capable team responsible for digital solutions, quality and compliance. 

As a trusted advisor to the Executive Manager – Digital Services, Systems & Capability and organisational leaders, you’ll ensure our digital ecosystem continues to evolve in line with organisational priorities, with visibility to the CEO and Board via your Executive Manager.  

Your impact 

  • Lead the organisation’s digital strategy, systems and technology roadmap 
  • Design practical digital solutions improving service delivery and organisational efficiency 
  • Lead digital governance, cybersecurity, compliance and risk management 
  • Oversee digital architecture, reporting, data governance and system integration 
  • Partner with IT, Procurement and Finance on technology vendors and digital platforms
  • Lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Support organisational accreditation, quality assurance and business continuity 
  • Build digital capability across the organisation through collaborative leadership 

 

What You Bring (Essential) 

  • Five to ten years’ experience in a digital, ICT, technology or systems leadership role 
  • Experience strengthening governance, reporting, systems, digital capability or service improvement.
  • Demonstrated experience operating in a senior leadership role within a complex organisation
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in business, management, digital transformation, information management, health, organisational development, governance, quality 
  • improvement or a related discipline

  • Experience leading digital transformation and business improvement initiatives 
  • Knowledge of governance, cyber security, compliance and digital risk management 
  • Experience leading teams, projects and external technology providers 
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
  • Alignment with PANDA’s values 
  • To support effective remote work, you’ll need a reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. 

 

Desirable 

  • Advanced tertiary qualifications (AQF 8 or above) 
  • Relevant technical certifications 
  • Experience working within the not-for-profit, health or digital mental health sector 
  • Experience with digital service design, reporting and business intelligence 
  • Interest in perinatal mental health 

 

What’s in it for you 

  • Lead the digital future of a national mental health organisation 
  • Influence organisation-wide strategy and digital transformation 
  • Work alongside passionate, purpose-driven professionals 
  • Flexible remote working 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • NFP salary packaging & Portable Long Service Leave 
  • Learning and development opportunities 
  • Collaborative leadership team committed to innovation and continuous improvement 

Applications Close: 5pm Wednesday 19th August 2026  

Want to know more about us? 

Check out what we do and how we work: 

Website: www.panda.org.au

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/post-and-antenatal-depression-association

 

Inclusion matters 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, people in rural or regional areas, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills and potential. Please contact us if you need any adjustments to our application and recruitment process. 

Interested? 

If this role feels aligned with your strengths, your leadership style and your passion for using technology to create meaningful impact, hit apply. We’ll be reviewing applications soon and connecting with candidates who look like a great fit. 

We look forward to meeting you! 

A quick note about your application 

As a not-for-profit organisation working with limited resources, we genuinely appreciate the time and care involved in every application. Please apply through SEEK, as applications received through other channels cannot be considered. Unfortunately, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually, applications will be carefully reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Thank you for considering joining our team and contributing to our purpose. 

 

 

Company Overview

Our team of staff and volunteers contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of expecting and new parents.