Digital Health Lead

Position: Digital Health Lead – OpTime – Single Digital Patient Record

Award: Health Manager Level 4

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

• Opportunity to work from our modern St Leonards / Chatswood office
• Attractive salary of up to $169, % 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, Sunday October 5th 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 the Digital Health Lead for the OpTime Workstream within SDPR, you will leverage clinical expertise and business knowledge to advise on, design, and implement digital health solutions, while managing stakeholder engagement and ensuring projects meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.

This role is primarily focused on the implementation and management of Perioperative and Endoscopy applications. In addition, the position contributes to the broader Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) program through close collaboration with delivery partners. It presents a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of digital healthcare delivery by leveraging clinical and business expertise to shape innovative solutions, drive state-wide system integration, and enhance patient outcomes through the successful implementation of the SDPR program.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive experience and demonstrated achievement in successfully leading program implementation and/or digital health initiatives in clinical settings.
• A tertiary qualification in Health (Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Health Information Management) and/or extensive experience working in a Public Health Care setting.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to guide implementation teams, manage operational challenges, and cultivate a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
• A strong analytical mindset and the ability to interpret complex data to inform strategic decisions and support the successful delivery and improvement of digital health programs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Perioperative and Endoscopy workflows would be an advantage.

Need more information?

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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 (up to 2 pages) 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 Geoff Blanks at

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 Sam Matthews at

Additional information

• 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).

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