Patient Safety & Quality Senior Officer - Identified (Administration Officer, Clinical Nurse, Health Practitioner Senior)

As a senior member of our Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety Division, you will work at the elbow of our clinicians, acting as a trusted business partner to translate complex data into meaningful bedside improvements. You will join a connected team that thrives on a Safety-II approach—celebrating what goes right to build a more resilient system. Here, your professional growth is supported by a culture that invests in people, ensuring you have the tools to lead multidisciplinary audits and influence a patient-centred vision across our regional network.

About us:

At Central Queensland Health, we proudly deliver public care across regional, rural, and remote communities in hospitals, aged care services, and community clinics. Our team of over 4,500 people is the heartbeat of the region, providing amazing care in a place that offers shorter commutes and meaningful connections. We believe in empowered people and community partnerships, ensuring our staff can enjoy the "25th hour" dividend that comes with regional living.

About the role:

• Lead multidisciplinary reviews of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) to identify and mitigate system-level risks.
• Deliver high-level clinical advice and education to influence a common, patient-centred culture across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Monitor and report on quality and safety data, clinical audits, and patient outcomes to drive evidence-based service improvements.
• Partner with consumer stakeholders to enhance multidisciplinary engagement and strengthen patient safety initiatives.

About you:

• You are Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• You hold a tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Nursing, or a relevant professional field with appropriate AHPRA registration or professional membership eligibility.
• You demonstrate advanced clinical and problem-solving skills with the ability to plan and coordinate comprehensive, person-centred care.
• You have a deep understanding of clinical governance processes and the ability to apply quality frameworks to deliver clinical improvement.
• You are a high-level communicator who can explain complex risks to senior leaders and engage effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. 

What we offer:

Total remuneration, varying by stream, is as follows (includes 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading):

• Admin: Up to $152,772 p.a. with an hourly rate between $63.04 - $67.53 p.h.
• Health Practitioner: Up to $157,359 p.a. with an hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• Nurse: Up to $139,252 p.a. with an hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).

Applications close: Sunday, 31 May 2026

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