Director of Finance - Single Digital Patient Record
Position: Director of Finance - Single Digital Patient Record, Health Manager Level 6
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Opportunity to work from our modern Chatswood & St Leonards office
Attractive salary, up to $199,405 + 12% Super and annual leave loading
Allocated day off per month, salary packaging, discounted fitness passport and more!
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 27th August 2025
About Us – Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR), NSW Health
Be part of the team leading the largest digital transformation in Australia’s public health history. NSW Health’s SDPR program is transforming the way patient care is delivered and experienced - creating a single, secure, holistic, and integrated view of patient information across the entire state.
By connecting every corner of the NSW public health system, this groundbreaking program empowers clinicians and care teams with real-time access to unified patient data - enabling safer, more transparent, and quality care for every person, anywhere.
Join us now and contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health every day.
About the Opportunity
As the Director of Finance for the Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA), you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the frameworks and processes for strategic business decision making and financial management. The Director of Finance is expected to provide expert financial management advice, reporting and accounting services to comply with NSW Health, NSW Treasury and generally accepted accounting standards. the development of comprehensive reporting and analytical capability to support effective financial and business decision-making.
In this role, you will:
Direct strategic and operational financial reporting and analysis to support effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
Lead the development and oversight of capital and operating budgets, financial modelling, and forward estimates to support organisational priorities.
Provide high-level financial advice to executive leadership, enabling informed decisions on budgets, capital programs, and funding strategies.
Implement robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices to ensure compliance and long-term financial sustainability.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in accountancy, economics, commerce, finance or a related discipline and membership of a recognised Australian accounting body.
Extensive experience in a Finance, Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis or similar function, including relevant tertiary and CA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent accounting qualifications.
Ability to partner with the Senior/Executive Management and customer business units to provide insightful advice on financial matters and performance within industry
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Working at SDPR
Our people are at the heart of who we are. We support our people with great benefits so they can enrich health in millions of ways every day:
- Professional growth and career development
- Allocated day off per month
- Salary packaging
- Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team
How to apply
Share with us your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we’re eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application!
Role-specific enquiries: If you have any questions about the role, please contact David Cernjul, A/Chief Executive, Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority at david.cernjul@health.nsw.gov.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: If you require assistance, have any questions about the recruitment or require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please contact Sam Matthews on Samuel.Matthews1@health.nsw.gov.au
We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, you may be invited to take part in additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
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