Safety Improvement Lead - Paediatrics

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 protected 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.

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 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.

Need more information?
- 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:
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Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the
- 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, Paul Hunstead at

if you have any questions about this role.
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact

Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
- If interview adjustments are required, please contact

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.

📌 Safety Improvement Lead - Paediatrics (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney