Patient Safety Officer

About the opportunity  

• The role of the Patient Safety Officer is to provide expertise and leadership aimed at ensuring an organisation culture where minimising preventable patient harm is a strong core value.
• This position works collaboratively with statewide entities, senior executive members, managers, clinical leaders, multi-disciplinary team members, external stakeholders, clinicians, patients, and consumers demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and minimising preventable patient harm
• This position leads investigations into clinical incidents as defined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
• This position provides multidisciplinary leadership, guidance, support, and clinical expertise in the oversight of patient safety and clinical incident management processes across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS).

PLEASE NOTE - This is a temporary full-time position, commencing 01/06/2026 up to 30/05/2027.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5557.50 - $5798.90 p.f. (HP5)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional Development leave and allowance
• Locality allowance
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Packaging options may be available

Requirements:

• Applications are open to applicants from all eligible Health Practitioner professions.
• Highly desirable is the possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Tina Cann on (07) 4433 1064 

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680746HP

Applications close:   Monday, 4 May 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.