Head of Safety, Quality & Patient Experience

ArtSupport; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) seeks a senior leader to drive safety, quality and consumer experience across WA’s large health system. The Director provides strategic direction, leads governance programs and ensures high standards of care across NMHS, with emphasis on collaboration and regulatory compliance.

The role is a fixed-term, 1.0 FTE, 76 hours per fortnight, for up to six months, offering flexible working options where possible and a competitive salary package within WA Health

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in health governance.
• Proven ability to lead safety, quality and consumer experience programs.
• Knowledge of WA Health priorities and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for safety, quality and consumer experience across NMHS.
• Lead the clinical governance program and ensure alignment with national/WA priorities.
• Strengthen monitoring and reporting systems for safety, quality and clinical performance.
• Foster collaborative culture and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Health service governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master of Health Administration

Job description

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) seeks a senior leader to drive safety, quality and consumer experience across WA’s large health system. The Director provides strategic direction, leads governance programs and ensures high standards of care across NMHS, with emphasis on collaboration and regulatory compliance.

The role is a fixed-term, 1.0 FTE, 76 hours per fortnight, for up to six months, offering flexible working options where possible and a competitive salary package within WA Health