Director, Clinical Governance

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader that is passionate about improving performance and enhancing patient safety across our services.

This new role is an opportunity to be part of the design, development and deployment of a fit-for-purpose governance model for SNSWLHD.

We welcome you to come and join our friendly, committed and proud team at Southern NSW Local Health District in this newly created senior executive role that can help shape the quality of healthcare provided to our local community.

About us

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse communities can have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern part of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.

About this role

The Director of Clinical Governance is responsible for establishing, directing and managing the Local Health District (LHD) Clinical Governance function to promote and support patient safety and clinical excellence within health services. The role provides high level expert advice to the Chief Executive on all clinical governance issues and works collaboratively with other members of the LHD Executive to analyse, maintain and improve patient safety and clinical quality systems across the District.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Health Service Senior Executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $251,871 to $276,817 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The role will be located in Queanbeyan.

For further information, download the role description.

Click HERE to watch a video from the Chief Executive talking more about the role.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in medicine, nursing/midwifery, allied health or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive practical knowledge of clinical systems and health services, including understanding of human and other factors impacting on patient safety.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead clinicians and to initiate and achieve significant change and improvement in clinical governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of public health policy issues including evidence-based practice, health care safety and quality, health service evaluation, health care funding and resource allocation.

Applying for this role

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a cover letter which includes a response to the two target questions (1-2 pages)

• Demonstrate your track record of leading clinical governance systems that drive patient safety and quality improvement across health service environments.
• Describe how you would influence clinical culture, engage stakeholders across the health system, and drive reform in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape?

For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Bennett, Chief Executive on

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact NSW Health Executive Services team on MoH-

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Closing Date: 1 October 2025 at 11:59pm