Executive Assistant - Single Digitial Patient Record (SDPR)
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- REQ580219 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time for 24 months
Salary: Up to $112,331+ 11.5% super, salary packaging, discounted fitness passport and additional days off!
Award Level: Health Manager Level 1
Location: Chatswood and St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 29th June 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 an Executive Assistant within the Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority (SDPRIA), you will help make a real difference in healthcare through the provision of high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support to senior leadership, enabling the seamless coordination of critical priorities across a large-scale digital health transformation.
We are currently recruiting two Executive Assistant roles, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant health technology programs in NSW. You’ll support senior leaders in the delivery of the Single Digital Patient Record by coordinating key operational activities, managing priorities and supporting informed decision-making across the executive office. You’ll work with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and enterprise systems for records, procurement, and document management.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the Executive’s calendar, travel, meetings and communications to ensure efficient prioritisation and use of their time.
- Support key business initiatives by preparing briefs, presentations, reports and agendas to a high standard.
- Coordinate operational tasks and workflows, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration, engagement and outcomes.
- Streamline administrative systems and practices to improve efficiency and support continuous improvement.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong executive support experience and can confidently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Possesses exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Brings a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related business systems
- Demonstrates initiative and discretion, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
- Holds relevant administrative experience and can contribute to fostering a positive, solutions-focused team culture
Need more information?
- Position description
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- Learn more about our Single Digital Patient Record Program
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 welcome 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 Sarah McQuarrie via sarah.mcquarrie@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 Taylah Lagos via taylah.lagos@health.nsw.gov.au
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).
- 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
