Statewide Software Asset Management Lead

Statewide Software Asset Management Lead (Health Manager Level 5)

Influence the future of digital healthcare by leading Software Asset Management across one of Australia's largest health organisations, while benefiting from hybrid work and salary packaging.
 

• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood
• Attractive salary, from $180,279.00 $201,662 per annum + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23^rd September 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 the Statewide Software Asset Management Lead, you will lead the strategic direction, governance and optimisation of Software Asset Management (SAM) across NSW Health. Working at an enterprise level, you'll drive licensing compliance, software investment optimisation and risk management, while championing the use of data, automation and the SAM Pro platform to deliver statewide outcomes across one of Australia's largest and most complex health systems.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of NSW Health's statewide Software Asset Management strategy, roadmap and operating model.
• Drive enterprise-wide software licence optimisation and rationalisation initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost savings, value realisation and improved investment outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight of software licensing compliance, audit readiness and risk management, helping to reduce financial, legal, cyber and operational risk across NSW Health.
• Partner with senior executives and technology vendors to negotiate optimal licensing arrangements and influence enterprise-wide decision-making.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement through the use of automation, analytics and the SAM Pro platform to enhance governance, compliance and operational excellence.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative culture focused on delivering strategic outcomes and exceptional service across the health system.

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About You
We're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Software Asset Management leader who can influence at all levels, navigate complexity and drive enterprise-wide outcomes. You'll thrive in this role if you're passionate about optimising technology investments, managing risk and leading high-performing teams in a large and evolving environment.

• Extensive Software Asset Management experience, ideally gained within a large, complex organisation, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-wide SAM outcomes.
• Deep expertise in software licensing, compliance and audit management, with the ability to proactively identify, mitigate and manage financial, legal and cyber risks.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with experience using data and insights to drive licence optimisation, cost efficiencies and value realisation.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading specialist teams, driving strategic initiatives and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage complex vendor and executive interactions.
• Experience driving automation, continuous improvement and governance maturity, leveraging technology and data to improve operational outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience in Software Asset Management, Information Technology, Business, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated capability using AI and digital productivity tools to support analysis, decision-making and service improvement in line with governance, privacy and security requirements.

What’s in it for You?
 At eHealth NSW, our benefits are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it. We provide:

• Hybrid and flexible working options to support balance and productivity
• Allocated day off per month in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay

Hear about how our team benefits from working at eHealth 

Learn More About Us

• Find out how we hire at eHealth NSW
• Check out our diversity and inclusion commitment

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, Taylah Lagos via Taylah.lagos@health.nsw.gov.au or Hiring Manager, Gary Rogers via Gary.Rogers@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ692842.

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).
• Please note that attendance at one of our NSW offices is a requirement of this role. Candidates currently residing outside NSW must be willing and able to relocate to NSW if successful.