Nurse / Midwife Manager - Safety, Quality and Risk

Nurse / Midwife Manager - Safety, Quality and Risk is a leadership role within the Women's and Children's Health Network. The position involves leading safety, quality and risk systems across the Women's & Babies Division and providing expert governance and guidance to nursing and midwifery teams.

• Lead Safety, Quality & Risk Systems across the Women's & Babies Division, ensuring compliance with National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and continuous accreditation readiness.
• Drive Clinical Governance initiatives, including incident monitoring, risk management, clinical audits, and improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide expert leadership and advice on safety, quality, and professional practice to nursing and midwifery teams; act as a resource, mentor, and change facilitator.
• Collaborate Across Divisions & Stakeholders to coordinate projects, implement evidence-based improvements, and manage complex service delivery processes.
• Support Education, Research & Evaluation, ensuring quality frameworks are embedded in practice and services remain responsive, innovative, and culturally sensitive.

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife, or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding (or eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience, with proven competence in relevant nursing or midwifery practice.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead consumer engagement and support staff development.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, including quality improvement systems, accreditation standards, and risk management frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, professional standards, and current issues in nursing/midwifery and healthcare delivery.

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
• Salary package includes a range of benefits up to $9,010 each FBT year plus $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program).
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from Women's and Children's Hospital (not applicable to network community sites).
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of women, babies, children and young people health care in South Australia. We offer:

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services
• community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of families across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services

Join our patient-centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through hospital and community services. Our values are Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence (CREATE Together).

Special conditions, key selection criteria, and minimum requirements are contained in the attached role description and checklists. Application instructions require a 1-2 page cover letter addressing key criteria and a current résumé. The South Australian public sector supports diverse and flexible working arrangements, including part-time options. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries: Kirsty Roberts – Interim Nurse / Midwifery Manager, Phone: 8161 7867, E-mail: Kirsty.Roberts@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025 – 11:55pm