Clinical Governance Executive Support Officer

Southern NSW Local Health District; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Governance Executive Support Officer to provide high-level administrative services to the Clinical Governance Unit. The role supports leadership and governance across Far West LHD, enabling efficient operations and patient-focused service delivery.

Location in Broken Hill offers a rural NSW lifestyle with opportunities for professional development, regular travel within the district, and a comprehensive remuneration package including

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Business Administration / Health Administration or a relevant field.
• Experience providing confidential secretarial and administration support at a senior level.
• Advanced ICT proficiency using MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and databases; data gathering and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of superior level administrative services to the Clinical Governance Unit to enable effective leadership and governance.
• Support across multiple administrative functions to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with reporting, documentation and stakeholder engagement within Far West LHD.

Skills

Executive support

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration / Health Administration

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Databases

Job description

Clinical Governance Executive Support Officer

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration:$91,326 - $121,497 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ687509
Location:Broken Hill

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

• Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience


• Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development


• Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you’ll be doing

This role will provide a broad range of superior level administrative services to the Clinical Governance Unit at Far West Local Health District to enable and support effective and efficient leadership and governance of Far West LHD.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks annual leave


• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment


• Novated Leasing


• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month

Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing

• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career


• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

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• Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Business Administration / Health Administration or a relevant field, equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.


• Experience in providing confidential secretarial and administration support services at a senior level.


• Proven interpersonal, engagement, relationship management and conflict resolution skills, including the capacity to develop effective business relationships with managers, employees, stakeholders and external service providers.


• Advanced ICT proficiency using electronic email systems, MS Office suite including Work, PowerPoint, Excel and databases, including data gathering and preparation of reports.


• Demonstrated analytical skills including excellent verbal and written skills; and conceptual and problem solving skills including the ability to respond creatively to issues raised.


• Ability to work flexible hours, as part of a team, in a high volume work area.


• Current unrestricted NSW drivers licence, willingness and ability to travel across the District, sometimes staying overnight.

For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Gleeson on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 13th September 2026

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Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West 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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.