Clinical Audit Officer - Patient Safety Officer
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 – $134,809 (pro rata) + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ639173
Location: Negotiable across Hunter New England
Closing date: Sunday the 22nd of Feb
About the Role
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Clinical Audit Officer to support and strengthen clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement activities across the district.
In this highly specialised role, you will work closely with clinicians, clinical governance teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate clinical audit and peer review programs, including mortality and patient safety initiatives. You’ll play a key role in translating complex clinical data into meaningful insights that drive improvement and support best practice care.
About the Role / Key Responsibilities
• Support and facilitate clinician participation in district-wide mortality clinical audit and peer review programs, including mortality and patient safety initiatives
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure compliance with mortality clinical audit and reporting requirements
• Coordinate the collection, review, analysis, and submission of clinical audit and mortality data within prescribed timeframes
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clinicians on mortality clinical audit processes, patient safety reporting, and incident management requirements
• Develop and deliver communication and education strategies to improve clinician awareness and engagement in mortality audit and governance activities
• Review and analyse clinical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality and safety improvement
• Contribute to clinical governance and patient safety projects as directed, including system improvement initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive clinical information in line with legislative and policy requirements
About You
You are a confident health professional who brings credibility, clarity, and collaboration to everything you do. You are comfortable working with clinicians, navigating sensitive information, and influencing quality improvement through strong communication and sound judgement.
You will bring:
• A clinical or health-related qualification, or significant experience working in a healthcare setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clinicians, senior leaders, and external agencies
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement
• The ability to analyse clinical data and contribute to meaningful system and practice improvements
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines
• Confidence working across multidisciplinary environments and geographically dispersed teams
Why Join HNE Health?
• Flexible, part-time hours supporting work–life balance
• Location negotiable across Hunter New England Be part of a community-focused service supporting women’s health
• Job Stability in a Monday to Friday role
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (ADO), Annual and Paid Parental leave
• Increase your take-home pay with Salary packaging and discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
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For role related queries or questions contact Carlie Tighe on Carlie.Tighe@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A 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 A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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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. 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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.
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