Director Clinical Governance Patient Safety & Quality

REQ669727

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$189,878 - $207,381 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Warrawong | REQ669727 | Grade: Health Manager Level 6 | Applications close: 9 August 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Director Clinical Governance - Patient Safety and Quality provides leadership and direction on all aspects of clinical governance systems to maintain and improve patient safety and clinical quality of health care services and functions across ISLHD.

The role is accountable for ensuring comprehensive and effective clinical governance of Patient Safety & Quality systems and frameworks are in place across ISLHD and identifying and implementing opportunities to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

The role provides high level direction to the functions of the Clinical Governance Unit and works collaboratively with members of the District, Hub, Service, Division Executive teams and the Board to strengthen integration of safety and quality of patient care across ISLHD.

The role provides expert advice to the Chief Executive and the Executive Director Medical Services & Clinical Governance on all clinical governance issues, including matters before the Board Health Care Quality and Safety Committee.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food,



wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Requirements

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.

All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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📌 Director Clinical Governance Patient Safety & Quality (Warrawong)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Warrawong