Understand how Strategic Sourcing and Contestability will change the way ICT as a service is managed, and how it will apply to the health community within Queensland.

The Queensland Government ICT strategy outlines recommendations and priorities for the way in which ICT is managed and delivered, including initiatives for ensuring ICT risk is reduced and cost effective solutions are provided for the state of Queensland.  This framework presents a new approach for many organisations, including Queensland Health, and a complete shift in the way ICT has previously been managed.

This session will focus on the latest activities undertaken by Queensland Health in addressing ICT as a service and contestability, and the implications that these activities will have on the broader health community.

At a whole-of-government level, it will present DSITIA's approach in delivering against strategic ICT priorities, and the future direction of strategic sourcing statewide.

Queensland is not the first state to have reviewed their approach towards ICT, and this session will also explore insights from work undertaken by NSW government and other leading organisations, presenting industry wide trends associated with strategic sourcing within Australia. 

Presenters

Ray Brown Chief Information Officer, Department of Health, Queensland

In his role as CIO, Ray has been responsible for overseeing the delivery of significant ICT initiatives and strategies for Queensland Health over the past 5 years.  Most recently, this has included a review of the department's ICT service catalogue, and contestability for services provided.  Ray will discuss the state of Queensland public health ICT in line with whole of government ICT initiatives and provide an overview of the current activities being undertaken by Queensland Health.

Dr Conrad Mackenzie Director, Technology and Projects, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Practice, Sydney

With over 20 years experience across a range of industries and organisations and a PHD in Computer Science, Conrad will present on his experience in helping some of Australia's leading organisations address ICT reform and contestability.  This will include insights from recent work completed with NSW government, as well as an industry wide focus on ICT strategic sourcing, service on demand and other technology trends.

Michael Stoopman Director, ICT Renewal and Strategic Sourcing, Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts (DSITIA)

Michael is currently tasked with delivering against whole-of-government ICT initiatives, aimed to improve the way ICT is delivered and managed, to provide more cost-effective services for Queenslanders.  Michael will provide insight on his role in DSITIA including ICT Strategic Sourcing deals industry wide and vendor specific, and his experience in ICT reform, including an overview of current and future whole-of-government direction.