Clinical Governance Officer
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ627858 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.99 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ627858
Location: Sutherland, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 11 January 2026
Where you'll be working
Based at Sutherland Hospital, located in the heart of Sutherland Shire, offers convenient access to essential public transport links, including nearby bus and train services, making commuting easy and efficient. The surrounding area boasts a variety of amenities, including supermarkets, healthcare services, and fitness centres. For those who enjoy a vibrant social scene, there are numerous cafes and restaurants within walking distance, providing a perfect spot to unwind. Just a short drive away, the beautiful Cronulla Beach awaits, offering a relaxing escape with its stunning coastal views and recreational activities.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
SESLHD Clinical Governance Unit (CGU) works with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and improve clinical standards delivered across the District, and to build the the capacity of SESLHD clinicians to respond to patient & carer needs within a supportive team culture.
The Quality and Safety Officer fills an important, collaborative role within the CGU to achieve this aim with particular responsibility for maintaining the day to day safety systems as described in SESLHD's Clinical Governance Framework, with as strong focus on data driven analysis.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Clinical experience and knowledge with strong understanding of health systems and processes.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical governance activities, such as quality assurance, incident management and/or quality improvement.
- Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to analyse and synthesise data and use it to drive improvement.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, teamwork and influencing skills enabling liaison and negotiation with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated effective time management, organising and prioritising skills.
- Advanced written communication skills, including report writing, development of presentations, education/information sessions and formal submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to use electronic healthcare and administrative programs and systems.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ashleigh Webster on Ashleigh.Webster@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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