John Sutherland Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Founded in 1932, HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, passionate about improving quality of life for people in need. We serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances.Appointed by the CEO and former NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird, I am responsible for setting and executing our technology strategy. HammondCare has shaped the sector in the physical sense, and we have a bold vision to shape the sector in the digital domain over the coming years. Our programme is well underway rolling out digital clinical and electronic medication management systems, leading-edge community care platforms, and leveraging our best-in-class analytics team to build a digital-first platform business in the cloud.With an average compound annual growth rate of 16% over the last 25 years, HammondCare is positioned to continue to support more of the most vulnerable in society. Acknowledged as Australia’s leading provider of dementia services, providing residential, community care, and consulting services around the country as well as providing palliative care, rehabilitation, and psycho-geriatric care to patients through its health and hospital network. It is unique in the ongoing integration of its dementia and aged care network with its sub-acute health and hospital services.The work of HammondCare is motivated by Christian principles and values expressed in the words and deeds of Jesus Christ. HammondCare believes in the value of all people as made in the image of God and as loved by God – Imago Dei. We are therefore called to show the same love, with compassion and respect, for people in need.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) commenced operations in July 2016 to lead the digital transformation of healthcare to create a better health system and enable Australians to make more informed decisions about their health. The Agency is governed by a skills based Board and is supported by several expert Advisory Committees, including the Clinical and Technical Advisory Committee. The members of the committee are required to:1. Provide advice to the Board about the efficient and effective delivery of clinical care using digital health;2. Provide advice to the Board about the architectural integration of digital health systems;3. Make recommendations to the Board in relation to priorities of investment in, and development and implementation of, national digital health systems;4. Provide advice to the Board on changes to digital health system design to improve clinical useability and usefulness based on experience with the use of digital systems;5. Provide advice to the Board on proposed innovations and measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of digital health systems for clinicians and users of the system.

South Melbourne, Victoria, Au

As a founding member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health'sExpert Advisory Group (EAG) on Changing the Business Models of Healthcare, we seek to promote the opportunities afforded by technology to innovate across the health sector.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is a not-for-profit Innovation Network funded by the NSW Government through the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. The NSSN brings together universities, industry and government to translate world-class research into innovative smart sensing solutions that create value for the economy, environment and society of NSW and beyond.

Denver, Colorado, Us

The Innovation Advisory Council is an invite-only community comprised of leading senior IT executives who meet to discuss market trends and provide feedback on emerging tech companies. Council members shape the future of innovative technology sitting at the forefront of new and disruptive technology and ideas. Members benefit from exposure to leading VC firms and emerging technology companies that will change industries.

Macquarie Park, Nsw, Au

The Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) was established to create a dialogue between Optus Business and their strategic customers. It enables Optus to ensure they meet the needs of Australian organisations and their customers, now and into the future. Optus Business’ commitment in creating the SAB is to provide our members with the opportunity to:• Learn global best practice in business strategies enabled by technology• Engage with peers in an open sharing environment, in a format designed to deliver two-way feedback and input• Gain insights into Singtel Group’s corporate venture capital fund Singtel Innov8 • Develop closer business relationships with Singtel, Optus and Singtel Innov8• Network with like-minded individuals• Look for opportunities for partnership between the Singtel Group, Optus, Singtel Innov8 and other SAB delegates.

Bowral, Nsw, Au

State Medical Assistance provides patient transport services. We support healthshare services, hospitals, government departments, aged care facilities, and events.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

The Australian Private Hospital CIO Group was established in 2004 by Sally Glass, Chris Williams and David Roffe. A member driven organisation, the purpose of the Group is to share their experiences in overseeing the information technology functions in the member organisations. Current members include: Adventist Health Care, Calvary Health Care, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Epworth Health Care, Hammond Care, Healthscope, Mater Health North Queensland, Mater Health Services, Mercy Health & Aged Care Central Queensland, Ramsay Health Care, Royal Rehab, St John of God Health Care, St Vincent’s Health Australia and UnitingCare Health.

Singapore, Sg

Invited to join the organising committee for this years HIMSS AsiaPac18 Conference and Exhibition being held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. This years event is focusing on the theme of Healthcare Anytime, Anywhere. We provide our expertise gratis on the development of the conference’s programme and topics as well as reviewing and selecting of paper submissions/speakers. My responsibilities also include the judging panel for the HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards 2018. If you're in health get into the HIMSS AsiaPac18 Conference!

Sydney, Au

Ramsay is an ASX50-listed company with revenue of $15.3 billion and employing over 80,000 people across 11 countries. Operating 500+ hospitals, specialist clinics, primary care and pharmacy businesses, Ramsay is the market leader in Australia and Europe.As CIO I work closely with the CEO and Board to establish our digital strategy focused on our clinicians’ connectedness, patients’ experience and employees’ performance while maintaining the highest standard of clinical care and quality outcomes for our customers:Connectedness through real-time apps on the device of choice, improving access to patients’ clinical notes through integrating doctors with our hospital systems, faster Wi-Fi and better mobile phone coverage, access to clinical information from the theatres and electronic discharge summaries. Surgical robots, integrated theatre and labs, secure telemedicine services and complete integration with the Australian Federal Government’s national My Health Record.Experience through revamped and expanded online admissions processes, again on the device of choice, live emergency department online waiting clocks, digital closure of the care loop with referring GPs, improved entertainment and communication options in hospital.Performance boosts for our employees through removing double entry, making our systems run faster, and improving the integration with insurers, government and other health care providers. In an Australian first, empowering our staff with an employee engagement app to help them be more connected and see first hand the many benefits and opportunities of working in Ramsay Health Care.Significantly reduced risks by establishing resilient systems and a global cybersecurity framework with the support of the Board.I delivered the organisation’s technology needs during a period of more than $1.5 billion of capital investment in expanded and new hospitals, while reducing risk and supporting a CAGR of 21% operating revenue and 17.3% EBIT.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

A regular guest lecturer, addressing final year undergraduate and post graduate students studying in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Computing. Macquarie University believe it is important that students have an understanding of how their studies relate to the work place. I teach from the industry perspective on the role that IT plays in an organisation, IT governance, systems and project management.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

NEHTA - the National E-Health Transition Authority is the Commonwealth Governments forerunner to the Australian Digital Health Agency. I was a member of the Clinical Usability Steering Group, whose goal is to provide ongoing strategic and relationship oversight across the many e-health products and services.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Cochlear is an ASX50-listed Australian international success story, bringing hearing to millions of people across the globe with its innovative medical devices. Vertically integrated, the products are designed, developed and manufactured in Australia, the United States, Belgium and Sweden using advanced technology and distributed to over 100 countries.Key achievements during my period as global IT leader included implementing systems underpinning the research, design, development, manufacturing, distribution and servicing of all products and services, specifically salesforce automation and digital marketing using Salesforce.com, Marketo and IBM. Digitising the global enterprise resource planning and supply chain processes in 24 countries, including advanced manufacturing in six locations on Oracle ERP. Commissioning the technical fitout of a new $130m Global HQ in Sydney and offshore shared services centre in Malaysia. Establishing PMO, validation testing and cybersecurity capabilities. Negotiating and procuring key software agreements. Global regulatory and audit expertise.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Managing the Oracle Technology Group, responsible for the global deployment to 24 countries of Oracle e-Business Suite 11i, replacing a number of legacy systems. The implementation of lean manufacturing executing platform, and a number of other global platforms supporting Product Lifecycle Management, online sales and registration.

Canberra, Au

Ten years of active service in the Australian Army reserve. Enlisted in the Officer Cadet training at the Sydney University Regiment and finished a Private soldier, receiving the Australian Defence Medal for service.

To maximise the opportunity to development my skills and take advantage of the dotcom and Y2K booms, I registered businesses in Australia and the United Kingdom, allowing me to consult to a number of organisations.

London, Gb

Responsible for the technical aspects of Vodafone Australia and New Zealand's A$20M Oracle e-Business Suite 11i implementation.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

Project management and upgrade of Oracle Financials 10.7 to Oracle e-Business Suite 11i. Review of the State Library’s e-commerce model and integration of online purchases and credit card payments. Managing Y2K compliance for all Oracle based systems. I continued to provide consulting services to this State Government agency until 2006.

Macquarie Park, Nsw, Au

Review of database systems and backup regime.

North Ryde, New South Wales, Au

Consulting to Boral during their A$40M Finance 2000 programme to replace 28 legacy financial packages on Oracle ERP 10.7

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Huntingdon Life Sciences is the largest non-clinical Contract Research Organisation (CRO) in Europe. My role encompassed the technical support of all Oracle databases, including Financials 10.6 and Unix system administration. Monitoring, performance tuning and technical writing.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Production and development support of Oracle systems for British firm Allied Domecq, who were acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2005.

Melbourne, Vic, Au

The design and development of the Vintage Cellars customer database and team leader in the Coles Myer Year 2000 project group. Various database and system administrator roles supporting Oracle platforms.

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Design and development of the 'Fly Buys' and 'Style Circle' customer loyalty systems for CML subsidiary Katies Fashions. Administration and upgrade of Oracle Financials 9.3, Oracle database version 6 and 7. Unix systems administration. Analyst Programming to support the merchandising systems.

Middlesex, Gb

Analyst programming role on the Commercial Agreements Systems.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Software developer for fibre optic coupler machinery with BHP subsidiary, Australian Optical Fibre Research.

Graduate Of The Company Directors Course (Gaicd)

Risk Management For Corporate Leaders

Corporate Level Strategy

Leading Digital Business Transformation

Gartner Cio Academy

Strategic Management Planning

Executive Development Programme, Global Mindset

Master Of Information Technology Management

Bsc, Computer Science

Assdipeng (Elec), Digital Electronics And Computer Programming