Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Manager

Employment Type Permanent Full Time Position Classification Health Manager Level 3 Remuneration $132,236 - $150,222 per annum, plus superannuation Hours Per Week 38 Requisition ID REQ Location Randwick, Sydney Applications Close Sunday, 23 November 2025 Note: Previous applicants need not apply. Where you’ll be working The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi‑faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae‑oncology conditions. As the only stand‑alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co‑located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties. Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment. The Role The Patient Safety and Quality Manager is a facility‑wide leadership position providing expertise in patient safety and quality. The position is responsible for the management, development, leadership, and implementation of patient safety and quality programs for the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW). Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & novated leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection criteria A tertiary level clinical qualification and demonstrated experience relevant tertiary qualifications in clinical services or relevant equivalent work experience in complex healthcare settings. Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply the concepts, principles and practice of clinical governance and related legislation, including patient safety, incident management investigation methodology, clinical risk management, and improvement methodologies. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with clinical staff in complex health care organisations to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture and lead change. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation. Demonstrated competence using data to drive continuous quality improvement. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Demonstrated experience in training and education on patient safety principles to clinical and non‑clinical support staff, including investigation methodologies. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Victoria Walton on Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑RHW‑ and let us know. Information for applicants: If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD‑ ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. . #J-18808-Ljbffr