Project Manager - Single Digital Patient Record
Position: Project Manager– Single Digital Patient Record
Award: Health Manager Level 3
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to December 2028
Opportunity to work from our modern Chatswood, St Leonards offices
Attractive salary, up to $132,236 $150,222 + 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, 3rd December 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 a Project Manager in our Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA) team. In this role you will help make a real difference in healthcare through leading complex projects that support the delivery of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) across NSW Health.
This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact initiatives that enable digital transformation in the healthcare system. You will work across clinical, technical, and operational teams to align project priorities and outcomes, using methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale projects within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across NSW Health to coordinate priorities, manage risks, and drive project success within defined timelines and budgets.
Engage with senior leaders through clear, timely communication and progress reporting.
Foster a positive, high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement and meaningful outcomes.
Support major sourcing initiatives and vendor performance improvement projects that align with business needs.
Build strong supplier relationships, resolve issues, and assess vendor performance against quality, cost, and delivery standards.
Develop reports and insights on project performance to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has a strong track record in delivering complex ICT projects in healthcare environments.
Exceptional planning, stakeholder engagement and risk management skills.
Deep understanding of integration, solution, delivery and support of Clinical Systems.
Proven ability to perform effectively in demanding environments and meet tight deadlines.
Communicates clearly and confidently with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You will succeed in this role if you:
Enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same.
Are motivated by tight deadlines and problem solving on the go.
Can juggle multiple priorities while staying calm and outcome focused.
Thrive when collaborating with others to deliver results in a fast-moving space.
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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 the hiring manager Aswanth Kumar at aswanthkumar.sunderraj@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 Vaaruni Narayana at Vaaruni.narayanaiyengar@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- This role may require evening, night, weekend and/or shift work, in accordance with operational needs and Award provisions.
- 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.
- 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
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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