Aboriginal Patient Safety Project Officer - Identified
Clinical Excellence Commission
Where you'll be working
The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is committed to providing leadership in safety and quality to improve health care for patients in NSW. The primary focus of the CEC is to promote and support improved clinical care, safety and quality across the NSW public health system, and to meet functions specified by the Minister for Health. The CEC Strategic Plan places priority on delivering high performing reliable systems and ensuring safety and quality in the provision of healthcare for ‘every patient, every time’ is consistent across NSW Health.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Patient Safety Project Officer supports the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC) important role in strengthening the NSW Health's service patient safety and improvement agenda. The Aboriginal Patient Safety Project Officer provides expert advice in relation to clinical safety issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who access NSW Health services.
What are we looking for?
- Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality during the selection process
- Enthusiastic team members with a 'can-do' attitude
- Commitment to outstanding customer service
- Innovative thinkers who strive for excellence
What can we offer you?
- Career Development
- A culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28-day roster cycle
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590337
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
How to apply - your application to be considered must include both:
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the below selection criteria.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ590337 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
- Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria below.
- Tertiary Qualification in a relevant area, or equivalent work experience deemed relevant by the employer.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture, and the social and emotional needs experienced by Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the NSW public health system, including a comprehensive understanding of clinical service provision.
- Demonstrated understanding of patient safety and clinical quality with particular reference to Aboriginal consumers, families and communities across NSW.
- Experience in managing and ensuring project outcomes are delivered within agreed time frames.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer literacy.
- High level organisational skills, including a capacity to prioritise competing interests and meet tight Deadlines.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Caron Shaw on [email protected]
Our Commitment to Diversity
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.
Aboriginal Workforce contact email: [email protected]
Access and Inclusion Team contact email: [email protected]
Things to consider when submitting application:
To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:
- an Australian Citizen, or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:59PM
