Clinical Safety

Overview

Clinical Safety & Quality Partner (Control) – NSW Health, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Position Title: Clinical Safety & Quality Partner (Control)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Various Locations

Salary range: $127,150 per annum - $144,444 per annum + 12% super and benefits

Applications Close: 11.59 PM, 18 September 2025

About NSW Ambulance: NSW Ambulance is part of the NSW Health system and works to deliver services through a values-based leadership approach, focusing on collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. NSW Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Champion patient safety and quality improvement by implementing evidence-based strategies aligned with the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead clinical audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives that reduce harm and enhance care.
• Educate and empower staff through training and support in safety principles, reporting systems, and improvement methodologies.
• Use data to drive change, identifying trends and translating insights into actionable improvements in service delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including NSW Health Pillars, to support sector-wide safety and quality goals.

About You / Requirements

• Current registration with a recognised health professional body (e.g., AHPRA) and/or at least 5 years' experience in a healthcare or clinical environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives, managing clinical incidents, and supporting cultural change.
• Strong knowledge of NSQHS Standards, human factors, and improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across NSW Ambulance sites.

About You / Ideal Attributes

• Health professional background (e.g., nurse, paramedic, allied health) with a solid foundation in clinical care and governance.
• Passion for patient safety and quality improvement and ability to translate evidence into practice.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical teams, operational leaders, and external partners to embed safety and quality.
• Comfort using data and insights to identify risks, drive improvements, and measure impact.
• Commitment to education and empowerment of others in safety principles and standards.

How to Apply

Please respond to the two questions below (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit with your CV and a cover letter outlining your passion for and commitment to Safety and Quality.

Question 1: Describe a time when you helped others understand and adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements for managing clinical incidents and risks. What steps did you take? What was the impact?

Question 2: Describe a time when you identified and addressed a patient safety risk in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Generous salary packaging options to increase take-home pay; up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Work-life balance: Flexible or Hybrid Work Arrangements; Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month; additional public holiday
• Health & wellbeing: Fitness passport, discounted gym membership for you and family; discounted private health insurance; Staff Support Program

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against essential criteria articulated in the Role Description.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to recruitment and interview processes as needed.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created to fill vacancies over the next 18 months.

Contact

Please contact Andrea Herring at Andrea.Herring@health.nsw.gov.au with any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates, contact Leonie Garvey at Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is available through the Stepping Up website. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.

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