Reporting to the Health Service Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Clinical Governance will provide strategic advice on clinical governance matters and contribute to the development and delivery of the broader organisation's strategy.
The role will lead the clinical governance agenda across THHS, developing and implementing systems and processes that strengthen patient safety, quality of care, clinical performance and continuous improvement.
The role also provides leadership across clinical risk, accreditation, clinical audit, credentialing and clinical privileging, while supporting a culture of transparency, accountability and evidence-based practice.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of the **** National Model for Clinical Governance, which serves as a cornerstone framework for the delivery of secure, high-quality healthcare services across the THHS.
Provide strategic leadership for patient safety, clinical quality and continuous improvement across the Health Service Lead clinical governance programs covering clinical risk, performance,



accreditation, clinical audit, credentialing and clinical privileging Drive learning and improvement arising from adverse events, research, audits, complaints and other sources of clinical insight Provide expert advice and analysis to the Health Service Chief Executive, Board and Executive on patient safety, quality and clinical governance matters Lead and develop a high-performing clinical governance team, supporting workforce capability, succession planning and a culture of performance and continuous improvement Build effective relationships with clinical leaders, executives, government, healthcare organisations, academic partners and other key stakeholders Lead THHS research and ethics activities and support collaboration with James Cook University Ensure clinical governance, compliance and decision-making are aligned with THHS values and relevant healthcare standards Background

📌 Executive Director Clinical Governance, Queensland Health (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville