Director Clinical Governance

Director Clinical Governance – Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)

• Lead clinical excellence and drive patient safety across WSLHD
• Strategic leadership role based at Westmead Hospital
• Make a lasting impact on healthcare quality and patient experience

Shape the future of clinical governance at WSLHD – lead, innovate, and elevate patient care across one of NSW's most dynamic health districts.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months) - Potential for extension in the role

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6

Remuneration: $ $99.36 per hour

Hours Per Week: 40

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the vibrant and diverse team at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary referral hospital in Western Sydney. As part of WSLHD, you'll be working in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient care.

• Located in the heart of Western Sydney's health precinct
• Strong culture of safety, quality, and patient-centred care
• Supportive executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to influence statewide clinical improvement
• Commitment to professional development and career growth

What you'll be doing

As the Director Clinical Governance, you will lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of clinical governance across WSLHD. You'll work closely with senior leaders to embed a culture of safety, quality, and responsiveness to patient needs.

• Implement and oversee the WSLHD Clinical Governance Framework
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, experience, and health literacy
• Collaborate with clinical teams to drive quality improvement and audit outcomes
• Manage complex patient complaints and ensure high-level open disclosure
• Guide infection control, risk management, and compliance with national standards

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a system that values excellence, equity, and innovation. Apply now to lead clinical governance at WSLHD and help shape the future of healthcare in Western Sydney.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

• An undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline, with significant recent and/or relevant equivalent clinical experience in a complex health care setting.
• Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills in the assessment, analysis and resolution of complex issues, demonstrating formulation of new approaches and implementation of comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, with an ability to develop and monitor outcomes to meet strategic and business goals.
• Extensive experience with incident management including assigning and reviewing Harm Scores, providing high level advice regarding legislation and leading Serious Adverse Event Review teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage human, financial and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met.
• Demonstrated advanced communication skills with an ability to influence, lead, consult and negotiate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and produce comprehensive reports such as business analysis and strategic direction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead clinicians within multidisciplinary teams to initiate and achieve significant change and improvements in safety and quality, within a complex health care setting.
• Extensive practice knowledge of the clinical systems and health services, including demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles and practice of Safety and Quality, including patient safety, patient experience, clinical risk, quality improvement and complaints management.
• Demonstrated experience working at a senior level within a large organisation, with a proven track record.

Requisition ID: REQ620288

Applications Close: 18 November 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Professor Peter Hockey on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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