Digital Application - Application Specialist
Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts are entering an exciting phase of digital transformation. As we prepare for the transition to the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) in November 2026. We are currently recruiting to the position of Digital Application Specialist, if you have experience with Cerner eMR and/or EPIC, and a passion for improving healthcare through technology, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,534.30 - $2,879.00 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ619652
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Digital Application team at NSLHD delivers comprehensive support for Cerner eMR applications, encompassing ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and data quality management. The team provides expert guidance on system enhancements and optimization, consults on the development of new clinical applications, and advises on business process transformation, change management, and post-implementation reviews.
With the implementation of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) scheduled for November 2026 across Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts, the Primary Responsibilities of the Application Specialist will be to continue to support existing eMR applications while playing a key role in the SDPR transition. This includes ensuring technical readiness, engaging stakeholders, managing change, and providing ongoing support to meet clinical and operational needs throughout both districts.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Information Management or equivalent experience in a Health discipline, Information Management/informatics, or Information Communications & Technology.
- Demonstrated highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, including the ability to assess and critically evaluate the validity of information, problem identification, analysis and resolution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in major hospital information systems (such as Cerner eMR); understanding of the use of patient information, and the interactions between critical applications at a local and state level; understanding work practices and functions they support; experience and understanding of testing including PAS integration testing
- Demonstrated experience in liaising effectively and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, to facilitate cooperation and support in achieving outcomes, and maintaining strong effective work relationships. Demonstrated highly developed customer engagement and support experience for delivery of excellent services
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For role related queries or questions contact Samrit Pamnani on Samrit.Pamnani@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 1 December 2025
