Job Title: Program Director – EMR Implementation
Location: Hobart, Tasmania (preferred) | Remote with relocation considered
Job Type: Contract – Full Time
Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extension likely)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable daily rate

Lead one of Australia’s most significant digital health transformations.
We’re proud to partner with the Tasmanian Department of Health to recruit a Program Director for the delivery of a state-wide Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, forming part of the state’s flagship Bluegum Digital Health Transformation Program.

This high-impact leadership role is ideal for a senior digital health professional with deep EMR experience (especially with Epic), strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for healthcare innovation.

About the Program

The Bluegum Program is a 10-year initiative to digitally transform Tasmania’s public health system. At the heart of the program is a new EMR system that will enable connected care, clinical efficiency, and better patient outcomes across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the EMR implementation for Tasmania’s Department of Health, ensuring alignment with the broader Bluegum strategy

• Manage and develop project teams, vendors, and cross-functional clinical stakeholders

• Direct planning, development, build, integration, and implementation of the EMR system

• Guide EMR innovation across quality reporting, system integration, and application development

• Provide leadership across EMR-related training, change, and strategic governance

• Act as the primary program lead for executive committees, vendors, and stakeholders

• Oversee capital investment planning and ensure delivery aligns with long-term infrastructure goals

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years in healthcare and ICT, with 5+ years in standardised technology implementation

• Proven experience with Epic EMR implementation

• Strong understanding of clinical content products and digital health strategy

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance capabilities

• Graduate qualifications required; master’s in Healthcare Administration, ICT, or Clinical disciplines preferred

Why You’ll Want This Role:

• Shape the future of Tasmania’s public healthcare system

• Lead a high-impact program backed by strong government commitment

• Join a supportive, outcomes-focused executive team

• Enjoy a Hobart-based role (or remote with relocation flexibility)

• Potential for long-term engagement in a multi-year transformation

Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
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