Requisition ID: REQ655979
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.
As the Quality Risk & Safety Manager, you will:
1. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a Quality and Safety governance framework to improve patient safety and clinical quality.
2. Oversee incident management, complaints handling, and clinical risk systems
3. Coordinate and facilitate incident investigations.
4. Monitor, analyse and report on quality and safety indicators to inform strategic planning
5. Coordinate and facilitate accreditation processes and ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
6. Provide expert advice to executive teams on patient safety, clinical quality, and risk
7. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open disclosure, and patient-centred care
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* 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.
Why join MLHD?
8. At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
9. Make a Meaningful Impact – Support staff wellbeing and safe recovery at work across our health district.
10. Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
11. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
12. Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
13. 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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now!Please contact Joanne Garlick via if you have any questions about this role.Make a Change. Make a Difference.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.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be 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 that you may have.