Quality and Risk Manager (Health Manager Level 3)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150- $144,444 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID: REQ610924
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
SLHD Mental Health Service is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
The Quality and Risk Manager is responsible for working with the Mental Health Executive to enhance the quality and safety of mental health care in the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), including providing support to the new forensic mental health facility which will be opening in early 2026.
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive equivalent work experience in clinical governance, clinical risk management, patient safety, continuous practice, and systems improvement.
- Demonstrated experience of organisational readiness and preparation for accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards.
- Demonstrated experience in project management including an established track record in effectively delivering milestones, the ability to analyze data and information, and to develop and monitor plans for improvement.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
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.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Kath Walkley via email at kathryn.walkley@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 13 October 2025
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