Safety Improvement Lead - Paediatrics

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Culture of collaboration

Openness and respect

Empowerment

Job summary

NSW Health’s Clinical Excellence Commission is seeking a Safety Improvement Lead for paediatrics on a permanent part-time basis (20 hours per week). The role focuses on leading system safety improvement initiatives, implementing key pediatric safety programs, and building safety leadership capability across NSW Health.

You will apply expert improvement science, manage multiple priorities, and report to the Senior Safety Improvement Lead.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a health discipline or equivalent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying improvement methodologies and managing change in large-scale settings.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Analytical skills including literature reviews, data analysis and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for complex briefs and advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvement initiatives within the Systems Safety Improvement unit and NSW Health.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of pediatric safety programs and priorities.
• Apply improvement science to investigate and solve system problems affecting safety and quality.
• Coordinate with Senior Safety Improvement Lead and Executive Director on priorities and reporting.

Skills

Improvement methodologies

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in health discipline

Job description

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3, Permanent Part Time Hours Per Week: 20 Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum pro rata, plus 12% superannuation Additional Benefits: Career Development and a culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards Applications Close: Thursday, 15th October 2026 at 11:59PM

The CEC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working

The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is the primary entity for clinical governance and safety assurance across NSW Health. We lead and monitor health system safety by embedding and maturing NSW Health safety system model and strategically partnering with health entities and consumers to foster safe care. The CEC has a system wide leadership role in safety and improvement, with a focus on learning. It provides independent guidance and advice on clinical safety and responds rapidly when system-wide issues arise.

About the Opportunity

The Safety Improvement Lead for paediatrics, will undertake a lead role within the Systems Safety Improvement Business Unit and across NSW Health specifically regarding large scale improvement across paediatric services. This includes but is not limited to the implementation and continuous improvement of the NSW Deteriorating Patient Safety Net System, Comprehensive Care - Minimising Harm Model as well as other patient safety improvement priorities and building safety leadership capability. The position is responsible for applying expert clinical skills, knowledge and experience of improvement science to investigate and facilitate solutions to system problems that improve safety and quality. The position will take a lead role in the Systems Safety Improvement team in delivery on the current safety priorities, identifying emerging priorities and reporting on these to the Senior Safety Improvement Lead for Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatrics, and ultimately responsible to the Executive Director, Systems Safety Improvement.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline/or equivalent clinical experience and training in improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of improvement methodologies and change management including developing, implementing and evaluating safety programs in a large-scale setting.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple and concurrent initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience developing effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills including demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; conducting data analysis and interpretation; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting complex written documents such as reports, briefs and advice.

• The Clinical Excellence Commission assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
• If interview adjustments are required, please contact [e-mail] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

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