SDPR Education and Training Lead

Are you passionate about leading education and training initiatives that drive digital healthcare transformation?

Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: John Hunter Hospital – Onsite (Location is negotiable)
Requisition ID: REQ569783
Closing Date: Sunday, 11th of May

To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle. 

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Education & Training Lead to guide the successful implementation of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) transition strategy. This high-level leadership role will see you directly supporting over 23,000 staff across a large, complex assignment within just eight weeks of training and support delivery.

You will work closely with the Executive team and be backed by their full support to lead this vital transformation. This role requires someone who can confidently engage with professionals and managers at all levels of the organisation, navigating diverse teams and clinical environments with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting training needs analyses for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Designing and implementing a comprehensive orientation and training strategy across the site.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the SDPR transition strategy.
• Developing engaging educational resources, including high-quality eLearning modules.
• Coordinating training logistics, including budget planning, staffing, and infrastructure requirements.
• Mentoring and supporting Superusers in the delivery of unit-based education.
• Driving participation and engagement through creative and culturally respectful education initiatives.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@invalidemail.com for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Additional Information:

• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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