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ACU’s Master of Digital Health (Online) is designed for those looking to future-proof their careers at the intersection of healthcare and technology, equipping you with advanced skills in data, systems, and innovation that are increasingly in demand across Australia’s rapidly evolving health sector. As digital transformation, AI, and data-driven care reshape how services are delivered, graduates are well positioned for strong career growth, access to high-impact and leadership roles, and the opportunity to shape more efficient, accessible and patient-centred healthcare systems.

Australia needs digital health leaders:

  • Australia’s healthcare IT and digital health workforce is expanding rapidly, projected to grow to around 127,000 professionals by 2030 (8.4 per cent annual growth) – outpacing overall healthcare growth.
  • At the same time, employment in professional and manager roles (including digital, data, and health leadership roles) is expected to grow significantly through to 2035.1
  • Digital health capability is a national priority, with government and industry frameworks focused on upskilling the workforce to meet future healthcare needs.2
  • Digital health is a key enabler of a more accessible, efficient and equitable health system, supporting telehealth, remote monitoring, and better information sharing across large and geographically dispersed populations.3

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Where digital health can take you

Graduates from this degree have been employed as:

Digital Health Program Manager $131,000 AUD average annual salary4

Digital Transformation Manager $141,000 AUD average annual salary5

Develop the skills to lead digital innovation in healthcare

  • identify and implement digital health solutions, learning how to apply health informatics, user-centred design, and emerging technologies to improve patient and services outcomes.
  • analyse health data and apply it effectively in clinical and organisational decision-making.
  • integrate digital tools into healthcare systems and understanding how to support technology to ensure workflow runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
  • navigate ethical and legal considerations in digital health, ensuring the responsible use of digital technologies in healthcare settings.
  • lead digital transformation in health services and building capability across teams

Sources

  1. Jobs and Skills Australia https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/data/employment-projections/occupation.
  2. CSIRO, AI Trends for Healthcare https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2024/March/AI-Trends-for-Healthcare-CSIRO-report-highlights-extraordinary-era-of-AI-in-healthcare.
  3. Glassdoor – Australian Digital Health Agency Salaries https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salary/Australian-Digital-Health-Agency-Salaries-E1562799.htm.
  4. Glassdoor – Healthcare Program Manager Salary https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/sydney-australia-healthcare-program-manager-salary-SRCH_IL.0,16_IM962_KO17,43.htm?countryRedirect=true.
  5. Glassdoor – Digital Transformation Manager Salary https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/australia-digital-transformation-manager-salary-SRCH_IL.0,9_IN16_KO10,40.htm?countryRedirect=true.