SDPR - Change Lead

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 + 12% Super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ616251
Location: Charlestown
Applications close: Thursday the 6th of November 
Interviews to be held 11th of November.


About the Opportunity

Be part of a once-in-a-generation digital transformation in healthcare.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) will be the first in NSW to implement the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR), a major state-wide initiative consolidating multiple systems into one unified digital health record.

As a Change Lead, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting shift, shaping the future of how healthcare is delivered. This is your opportunity to drive clinical transformation, ensure frontline staff are ready for change, and support our services to realise the full benefits of this landmark program.

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and make a tangible impact on patient care across the district.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the change – Drive and embed change and adoption strategies aligned with the HNE Excellence framework.

• Partner with stakeholders – Work closely with clinical teams (nursing, medical, allied health, pharmacy), ICT, and leadership to manage change across all levels of the organisation.

• Coach and guide – Support executives and managers in their roles as change leaders, ensuring strong sponsorship, clear messaging, and staff engagement.

• Enable go-live success – Plan and coordinate go-live support with supernumerary staff and superusers to ensure a seamless transition.

• Support project delivery – Integrate change activities into project and implementation plans, working hand-in-hand with clinical working groups and committees.

• Monitor impact – Lead benefits realisation activities, track progress against key initiatives, and provide regular performance updates to hospital networks.

• Collaborate across NSW – Work with eHealth and other LHDs to broaden benchmarking and share learnings across the state.

Leadership Qualities We Value

You’re a confident change leader who thrives in complex environments and brings a calm, strategic presence to fast-paced projects. You’ll have:

• Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience working in leadership roles with a significant element of clinical and service transformation.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering large-scale change initiatives, ideally in health, human services, or other complex organisations.

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across disciplines and levels of seniority.

• A sound understanding of healthcare systems, workflows, and clinical operations.

• Proven ability to coach executives, managers, and frontline staff through change and transition.

• Experience integrating change methodologies into project planning and execution.

• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through technology and innovation.

• Eligibility to drive and willingness to travel when needed.
   

Why Join HNELHD?

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy a career that’s both challenging and rewarding-working in a values-led organisation where your expertise will have a real impact.
We offer:

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options

• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams

• A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect
  
  

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Ian Schumacher on ian.schumacher@health.nsw.gov.au or 0417 441 985.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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