SDPR - Change Lead

Overview

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time | Location : Charlestown | Requisition ID : REQ616251

Be part of a once-in-a-generation digital transformation in healthcare. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) will implement the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR), a major state-wide initiative consolidating multiple systems into one unified digital health record. As a Change Lead, you’ll lead clinical transformation, ensure frontline staff are ready for change, and help services realise the full benefits of this landmark program.

Applications close : Thursday the 6th of November. Interviews scheduled for 11th of November.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the change – Drive and embed change and adoption strategies aligned with the HNE Excellence framework.
• Partner with stakeholders – Work closely with clinical teams (nursing, medical, allied health, pharmacy), ICT, and leadership to manage change across all levels of the organisation.
• Coach and guide – Support executives and managers in their roles as change leaders, ensuring strong sponsorship, clear messaging, and staff engagement.
• Enable go-live success – Plan and coordinate go-live support with supernumerary staff and superusers to ensure a seamless transition.
• Support project delivery – Integrate change activities into project and implementation plans, working with clinical working groups and committees.
• Monitor impact – Lead benefits realisation activities, track progress against key initiatives, and provide regular performance updates to hospital networks.
• Collaborate across NSW – Work with eHealth and other LHDs to broaden benchmarking and share learnings across the state.

Leadership Qualities & Requirements

Why Join HNELHD

Additional Information

For role-related queries, contact Ian Schumacher at ian.schumacher@health.nsw.gov.au or 0417 441 985. See the Position Description for essential requirements and selection criteria. This is a Category B position; recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directives prior to offer. All new employees must comply with policy requirements. Salary packaging is offered and may include novated leasing options. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with a current NZ passport may be required for permanent positions. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified.

To apply or for more information, please visit the link provided in the original posting.

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