Senior Clinical Lead, Patient Safety

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in St Leonards is seeking a Senior Clinical Lead, Patient Safety. The candidate will lead the development of educational frameworks and manage patient safety projects. Required qualifications include tertiary qualifications in a health discipline and extensive experience in healthcare education. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to enhance patient safety and quality improvement. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and additional benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Additional Day Off (ADO)

12% superannuation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and delivering education frameworks within healthcare.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NSW Health incident management.
• Proven ability to lead patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern patient safety projects within the CEC.
• Develop educational frameworks and training programs.
• Provide expert advice on patient safety priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Patient safety principles

Education framework development

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant health discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Clinical Lead, Patient Safety (ID: REQ636605)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 – Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Career Development, One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28‑day roster cycle and a culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 11 February 2026

We are 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 on learning. It provides independent guidance and advice on clinical safety, and responds rapidly when system‑wide issues arise.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Director Patient Safety, the Senior Clinical Lead will bring expertise in workplace learning, curriculum design and a deep understanding of patient safety, to lead the development and ongoing refinement of the educational framework and training programs that will build the knowledge and skills in incident management methodologies, critical thinking and leadership skills to support effective implementation of the Public Health Act and NSW Incident Management Policy, and related policies and practices. The role will also bring expertise to the continuous improvement of the CEC Academy Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Curriculum and Learning pathways.

The Senior Clinical Lead Patient Safety will provide leadership, direction and governance of patient safety projects within the CEC. This includes, but is not limited to, incident management, serious adverse event reviews, education and training, policies and procedures and data systems. This role will provide expert advice in relation to key strategic priorities and deliverables with the patient safety directorate and CEC.

For your application to be considered

To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the following selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline (or equivalent) combined with extensive experience and expertise in developing and delivering education frameworks, training programs, and resources within complex healthcare environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary patient safety principles, practices, and related policy and legislation governing NSW Health incident management and service delivery.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and implement patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives at scale to prevent adverse events and enhance patient outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical capability, including experience in literature reviews, applying research, conducting complex data analysis and interpretation, preparing high‑level reports, and assessing risks and implications.
• Advanced proficiency in a range of software applications, with expert skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing high‑quality reports, briefs, and executive‑level communications, complemented by excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences at all levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong professional relationships, collaborate effectively, and influence stakeholders to achieve shared goals and drive improvement initiatives.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about the Clinical Excellence Commission

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
• 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.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, Trish Bradd at [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let [e-mail] know within 24 hours of being invited to interview if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.