SDPR Program Manager
Join our team and contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of our project!
$173,345 – $193,906 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time 40 hours per week – until 26 September 2027 | REQ636639 | Grade: Health Manager Level 5 | Applications close: 22 February 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The SDPR Program Manager will report to the Executive Director Director Digital Health (CIO) and have responsibility for managing the delivery of SDPR in ISLHD. The SDPR Program Manager will have responsibility for the planning, implementation and transition to BAU of the ISLHD SDPR Program in collaboration with Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA) NSW. The position will ensure the correct program governance is in place, be responsible for all program documentation and stakeholder management and lead a team of project manager and project leads who will manage individual program work streams. About the Single Digital Patient Record Program - NSW Health has established a Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) which will provide a secure, holistic and integrated view of the care a patient receives across the NSW Health system. The SDPR program will transform how people experience and deliver care across the state, providing benefits for the people of NSW and the NSW Health workforce regardless of their location and role. It will bring the state healthcare system together, unifying access to patient clinical information in one view. This will help to provide connected, transparent and safe care for any person at any public healthcare setting statewide. All NSW Health care teams and clinicians, no matter where they work, will securely access the same information about a patient in real time from one source.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
- Tertiary qualifications in ICT project/program management, or a related discipline, with extensive senior-level experience managing large-scale, complex programs in a public sector or similarly complex organisational environment.
- Advanced program and project management expertise, including structured methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Prosci) and demonstrated success delivering complex ICT, change or transformation initiatives within tight time, risk, and resource constraints.
Valid NSW Drivers Licence.
This is a temporarily funded position until 26 September 2027 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Peter Shiells at ISLHD-OfficeoftheCIO@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
