Senior Project Manager (Procurement) - Single Digital Patient Record

Position: Senior Project Manager – Single Digital Patient Record
Award: Health Manager Level 4
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time for up to 31 March 2029

• Opportunity to work from our modern Chatswood, St Leonards office
• Attractive salary starting from $147,653.00 up to $175,917.00 + 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, Monday 25 May 2026

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 Senior Project Manager – Procurement, you will lead and manage complex, high‑value procurement and digital projects that directly support the delivery of a secure, integrated and statewide view of patient care. Working within the SDPR Implementation Authority, you will ensure procurements are delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards, while aligning with NSW Government procurement frameworks and organisational strategic objectives.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across NSW Health, vendors and partner agencies, providing expert procurement and project management advice and leadership. You will have the opportunity to influence outcomes at scale, contribute to system‑wide improvements in healthcare delivery, and mentor other project managers in best practice procurement and governance. This position suits an experienced professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys shaping strategic outcomes, and is motivated by delivering meaningful, long‑lasting benefits for patients, clinicians and the broader NSW community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver complex, high‑value procurement and digital projects in line with NSW Government policies and the SDPR program objectives.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement and project lifecycles, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, budget and quality standards.
• Provide expert procurement and project management advice to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision‑making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, health agencies and external vendors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies while driving continuous improvement and best practice across procurement activities.

About You

• You are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex procurement and digital projects in large, complex organisations.
• You have in‑depth knowledge of NSW Government procurement policies, frameworks and governance requirements, and can apply them confidently in practice.
• You bring excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• You are highly organised and analytical, with proven strengths in risk management, planning, reporting and delivering results in fast‑paced environments.
• You are a collaborative leader and mentor who values integrity, accountability and continuous improvement while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

You will succeed in this role if you: 

• Thrive in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Enjoy working collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals.
• Feel comfortable working in a lean team environment where flexibility and versatility are key.

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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 most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience and answer the targeted question below.

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 Proscovia Kabega at Proscovia.Kabega@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.
• 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).
• Successful candidates may be required to complete multiple virtual Epic training sessions and Epic orientation, all scheduled in U.S. time.
• 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.

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