Senior Project Manager - Single Digital Patient Record
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time up to 30 March 2029
Salary: Up to $169,151 + 11.5% super, salary packaging, discounted fitness passport and additional days off!
Award Level: Health Manager Level 4
Location: Chatswood, St Leonards, or Charlestown Offices
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 15th July 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 Senior Project Manager within SDPRIA, you will lead the planning, delivery and oversight of medium to complex digital health projects aligned with the state-wide rollout of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR).
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a transformative program impacting patient care across NSW by driving digital health solutions using established methodologies like PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile and ITIL. You’ll work with experienced teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to quality standards, while aligning with NSW Government and NSW Health policies.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery for complex ICT/digital health initiatives.
- Oversee risk, quality, budget and timeline control across multiple workstreams.
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship to other project professionals within the team.
- Ensure projects are aligned with ICT operational frameworks and broader government policies.
- Support continual improvement processes using ITIL v3 disciplines.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has extensive experience leading large-scale technical projects in complex organisations.
- Brings a strong track record in risk, issue and resource management within ICT environments.
- Has in-depth knowledge of ITIL v3, with a focus on Service Operation and Continual Service Improvement.
- Holds relevant Project Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).
- Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels.
Need more information?
- Position description
- Check out our diversity and inclusion commitment
- Learn more about our Single Digital Patient Record Program
Working at SDPRIA
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:F
- 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 Kay Mehmood via Khurram.Mehmood@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).
