Health Service Manager, Level 3 - ESMHS
Health Service Manager Level 3 - Quality and Safety Manager - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (through to February 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $66.69 - $75.76 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ639658
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 22 February 2026
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Come Work With Us!
Do you have a keen interest in patient quality and safety with a background in health service management and/or mental health? We are looking for a motivated and engaged person to undertake this temporary role and come and join our innovative team leading the way in the provision of care to mental health consumers.
The Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Manager provides high level support and advice to the Mental Health Service Director and Executive Team on all facets of clinical quality and patient safety to foster and develop an organisational culture in which quality and risk management and reduction in patient harm becomes an integral part of core business. The position also plays a lead role in accreditation activities against national standards and benchmarks, in collaboration with the Mental Health Executive and clinical teams.
For more information we encourage you to contact Toni Ottavio on antonia.ottavio@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 2 March 2026 and 6 March 2026
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions
- 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:
- Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
- Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality activities and processes including ACHS accreditation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, consult, negotiate, build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including consumers and professional groups.
- Sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation strategies to monitor and report on performance of quality improvement and demonstrated ability to write reports and present findings to inform decision making.
- Proven data analysis skills and the ability to use computer technology effectively in order to collect, monitor and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data from core clinical quality and patient safety systems (eg IIMS).
- Knowledge of Work Health, Safety and Injury Management principles.
- Current Drivers Licence or willingness to travel to meet the demands of the position.
Need more information?
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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 characteristic 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-MentalHealth@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:
- 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
- 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
