Lead, Safety Foundations

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 Permanent Full Time

Hours Per Week: 38

Remuneration: $137,525 - $ 156,231 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

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, Monday 24th August, 2026

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 secure 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 An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic and motivated team of professionals who are responsible for embedding and maturing safety and improvement capability within NSW Health. In collaboration with the broader Safety Foundation team, this position will:

- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of allocated projects within the Safety Foundations Team, to manage risks, meet time frames and achieve priority goals aligned to CECs strategic priorities.
- Lead and delivers expert advice to Senior Leads,



Safety Foundations, regarding system risks and needs of consumer partners in CEC's collaborative state-wide initiatives to embed and mature the foundations of a Safety System.
- Delivers high quality outcomes on multiple safety system capability and culture development initiatives, that integrate key safety system priorities with diverse stakeholder networks.

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.
- Addressing the Selection Criteria below

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or substantial experience and application of safety and improvement capability in healthcare settings.

2. Demonstrated skills and experience in program development, implementation and evaluation of large scale or state-wide complex projects.

3. Demonstrated problem-solving skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex safety and improvement information, prepare written project plans and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.

4. Highly developed critical analytical skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, exercise independent judgement in a dynamic interagency environment.

Need more information?

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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 (hyperlink PD). Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. 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 Kate Christopher (Clinical Excellence Commission) [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact [email protected] 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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