Principal Digital Policy Officer
Principal Digital Policy Officer (Health Manager Level 4)
Lead policy that enables secure, innovative healthcare services across NSW – with hybrid work and strong career development opportunities.
- Full Time Permanent
- Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood, St Leonards or Charlestown
- Attractive salary, from $153,559 - $182,954 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 29th July 2026
Your work matters at eHealth NSW
As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.
Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about us at eHealth NSW
Join the Team
As a Principal Digital Policy Officer within the Office of the Chief Executive, you will lead NSW Health's digital policy reform agenda, shaping the future of digital health, artificial intelligence, cyber security and data governance across one of Australia's largest and most complex health systems.
You will drive a coordinated approach to ICT and digital policy development, ensuring policies are contemporary, evidence-based and aligned to government priorities, legislative requirements and strategic transformation initiatives. Working closely with senior executives and stakeholders across NSW Health, you will influence policy outcomes that support safe, secure and innovative digital services.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and drive NSW Health's digital policy reform program, including the development and implementation of a forward ICT and digital policy roadmap.
- Research and analyse complex policy issues across digital health, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data governance and emerging technologies to develop evidence-based policy solutions.
- Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Senior Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive digital policy matters.
- Strengthen policy governance by establishing frameworks, standards and monitoring mechanisms that improve policy quality, consistency, compliance and continuous improvement.
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About You
You'll thrive in this role if you are a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing decision-making and driving meaningful reform across a large and diverse organisation.
- Extensive experience in policy leadership, preferably within digital, ICT, health, technology, government or other complex regulatory environments.
- Strong policy development, research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, assess emerging risks and provide high-quality strategic advice.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with proven experience influencing senior executives and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, ICT, health or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, with knowledge of digital health, AI, cyber security or data governance highly regarded.
Why work at eHealth NSW
At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it.
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Learn More About Us
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How to apply
Submit your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience. While we accept AI use - we want your application to feel genuine and true to you.
For questions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor or Hiring Manager, Josie Senoga, Director, Office of the Chief Executive, and quote REQ679837.
Important information
- This recruitment may be used to establish a Talent Pool for similar 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).
- If you currently reside outside NSW, please indicate in your application whether you are willing to relocate if successful.
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