Director of Safety, Quality and Governance

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5

Remuneration: – full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ606168

Location: Westmead and Randwick

Applications close: Midnight on 6 October 2025

The Director of Safety, Quality and Governance leads and oversees key organisational functions that drive and support patient safety, quality improvement, governance processes, and consumer experience across SCHN.

This role provides expert, high-level advice to the Director of Medical Administration and Clinical Governance, as well as the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), on matters related to clinical governance. It involves close collaboration with Executives, site Directors and Managers, and other key stakeholders to enhance patient safety, quality initiatives, consumer experience, and governance practices within the paediatric healthcare setting.

What you'll be doing

The Director of Safety, Quality and Governance is responsible for the leadership, management and ongoing development of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) Clinical Governance Unit (CGU) and its role in promoting and supporting excellence within the SCHN. The role oversees the managers of patient safety, quality process and improvement, policy and procedures, consumer experience, clinical ethics, and medicolegal services. The role oversees education and support for patient safety science and continuous improvement methodology, review of Hospital systems, clinical reviews, incident management, clinical practice improvement, consumer engagement, patient liaison, project management, complaint management and feedback coordination, accreditation co-ordination, resource and policy development and benchmarking activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications including post graduate management qualifications or equivalent, and substantial work experience with a proven and successful track record in improvement, safety, risk management and consumer engagement
• Knowledge of integrated risk management principles
  High level management experience
• How to Apply
  
  Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Mary McCaskill on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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