Deputy District Director Clinical Governance - Health Manager Level 5 - Queanbeyan
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- Southern NSW Local Health District
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- REQ620306 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Contract starts from 2 March 2026 - 18 August 2026 with possibility of extension.
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $173,345.00 - $193,906.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ620306
Applications Close: Sunday 16 November 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager! Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare.
Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together!
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doingThe Deputy District Director Clinical Governance (DDDCG) is responsible for establishing, directing, and managing the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) Clinical Governance functions to promote and support patient safety and clinical excellence within health services.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience including proven track record of clinical governance, quality & safety experience across a large organisation
- Extensive recent experience in working in a complex organisation at an executive level, demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate advanced problem solving /negotiation and change management skills.
- Highly developed relationship management skills to influence and negotiate outcomes, liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and promoting a strong change management culture.
- Demonstrated people management experience and managing teams of people both directly and indirectly.
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyse, identify opportunities, lead critical projects, and have a commitment to improving organisational performance through strategic planning, innovation, and quality improvement.
- Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and within a team and have the skills to meet tight deadlines and priorities workload.
- Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Carpenter on (0436 939 500) kate.carpenter@health.nsw.gov.au
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