Associate Director Clinical Governance

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Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Governance, to lead the Clinical Governance work stream within the Safety & Quality Unit in Adelaide. The role manages a multi-disciplinary team and drives strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of governance programs to ensure legislative compliance and statewide safety improvements.

The position requires oversight of policy development, report preparation, cabinet submissions, and responses to high-level inquiries,

Qualifications

• The Associate Director Clinical Governance leads the governance work stream and multi-disciplinary team in Safety & Quality.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, implementation and evaluation of clinical governance programs to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Oversees reports, cabinet submissions and responses to the Coroner and Minister.
• Coordinates governance committees and supports portfolio-wide governance activities.

Job description

Job no: 949354
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Project and Program Management, Regulation and Compliance

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Safety & Quality Unit
• Salary: $144,421 – SS/SM1 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview

• The Associate Director Clinical Governance is responsible for leading and managing the Clinical Governance work stream and managing a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of critical programs, projects and services within the Safety and Quality Unit.
• The position leads and oversees the strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical governance programs and related projects that ensure compliance with related legislative requirements and promote, inform and support systematic statewide improvement in the safety and quality of health care.
• The Associate Director Clinical Governance leads and undertakes the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical governance policy, leads and oversees the preparation of reports, cabinet submissions and responses to the Coroner and the Minister and leads and manages governance committee coordination and support across the portfolio.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 949354

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Sophie Tan
Business Support Officer, Safety & Quality
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 15 October 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 949354 - Associate Director Clinical Governance - Clinical System Support & Improvement - Role Description.pdf
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Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time