Health Service Manager, Level 1

1 day ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Health Service Manager Level 1, Patient Safety Officer - South Eastern Suburbs Local Health District Mental Health Service. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1. Location: Kogarah, Sydney. Applications close: 14 September 2025.

Salary: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum, plus superannuation. Hours per Week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ601968.

Position Summary

This role provides support services for the administration of clinical governance and risk within the Mental Health Service (MHS). The Patient Safety Officer works within the Mental Health Service Clinical Governance Unit, collaborating with stakeholders to support a continuously improving, safe and innovative Mental Health Service. The Officer supports the Clinical Governance and Risk Manager in relation to clinical governance portfolios and risk management. The Officer plays a key role in recording, briefing and monitoring incidents, analyzing incident data and other data to produce reports, and ensuring that matters affecting patient safety are identified and escalated in a timely manner.

Where you\'ll be working

SESLHD Mental Health Service, District Office, located at the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.

Responsibilities
  • Support administration of clinical governance and risk management within the Mental Health Service.
  • Record, brief and monitor incidents; analyze incident data and other data to produce reports.
  • Identify and escalate patient safety matters in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery of safe and innovative mental health care.
  • Support the Clinical Governance and Risk Manager with portfolio activities and risk management tasks.
Selection Criteria / Qualifications
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health/Safety Management or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance portfolios and risk management processes.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team to perform management and administrative tasks within allocated timeframes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare briefings, reports and presentations related to risk management and patient safety.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet current and emerging business needs.
  • Current driver's licence with willingness to travel as required.
Benefits & Other Information
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year for full-time employees, in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay (up to $9,000 for living expenses and $2,600 for meal & entertainment; novated leasing).
  • Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  • An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions.
Additional Information
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases prior to offer.
  • SESLHD is committed to diversity and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal Employment Consultant available at SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au and further information is available on the Stepping Up website.

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