Data Governance and Policy Officer - Single Digital Patient Record
Position: Data and Governance and Policy Officer, Health Manager Level 5
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Opportunity to work from our modern Chatswood & St Leonards office
Attractive salary, up to $186,448.00 + 12% Super and annual leave loading
Allocated day off per month, salary packaging, discounted fitness passport and more benefits!
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
Join the Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority as a Data Governance and Policy Officer and play a key role in transforming healthcare across NSW. In this pivotal position, you’ll provide expert guidance and shape essential policies, procedures, and frameworks around data governance and privacy. Your work will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations—while enabling the safe, effective use of data to support the implementation of the Single Digital Patient Record.
In this role, you will:
Lead the development and implementation of data policies, frameworks, and guidance materials, and drive their adoption across the NSW Health system to ensure alignment with best practices and strategic objectives.
Design, implement, and oversee robust data governance structures that comply with statutory and legislative requirements.
Provide expert advice on data governance to both internal teams and external partners.
Represent NSW Health on high-level advisory committees, reference groups, and national forums—advocating for progressive, data-driven healthcare reform.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in developing and leading data governance frameworks, strategic priorities, policy, and compliance functions within large and complex service environment.
Strong understanding of government processes and systems, including applying NSW legislation, with insight into the complexities of health service delivery and NSW government policy.
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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 welcome their use, we’re eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application!
For further discussions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor at Samuel.Matthews1@health.nsw.gov.au
and quote REQ597956.
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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