Quality Risk & Safety Manager (Griffith City Council)

Requisition ID: REQ Employment Type: Permanent Full time Position Classification: Health Manager – Level 2 or Nurse Manager – Level 2 Remuneration: $114,251.00 – $138,534.10 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading) Location: Griffith Vaccination Category: A Applications Close: 22 May 2026 Are you a strategic leader with a passion for patient safety, clinical quality, and organisational improvement? About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Quality Risk & Safety Manager to join us in this pivotal leadership role. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive a strong clinical governance framework and lead initiatives that enhance patient safety, quality of care, and risk management across the service. Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a Quality and Safety governance framework to improve patient safety and clinical quality.
- Oversee incident management, complaints handling, and clinical risk systems.
- Coordinate and facilitate incident investigations.
- Monitor, analyse and report on quality and safety indicators to inform strategic planning.
- Coordinate and facilitate accreditation processes and ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
- Provide expert advice to executive teams on patient safety, clinical quality, and risk.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open disclosure, and patient‑centred care. To find out more, please review the Position Description. About You
- Experience in clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage complex information.
- Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change and improvement initiatives.
- Experience advising senior executives and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Skills in mentoring, training, and developing staff. About Us Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services. At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting‑edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives. Benefits
- Attracts a meaningful impact – Support staff wellbeing and safe recovery at work across our health district.
- Attractive remuneration – Competitive pay aligned with skills and experience.
- Generous salary packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & wellbeing support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health. MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. You are required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence you may have. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qyt3k