Digital transformation expert David Hazlehurst has been appointed to lead federal agency giant Services Australia, in a move that could pave the way for the myGov portal to become a one-stop shop for all federal services.

Mr Hazlehurst’s appointment to the $800,000 job is due to be announced on Tuesday, after an open, merit-based selection process. He will have responsibility for Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services, but his remit is expected to expand as Services Australia takes on the delivery of other federal services such as passports, electoral enrolment and identity management.