Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $114,251 – $134,809 (pro rata) Hours Per Week: 28 Requisition ID: REQ639156 Closing date: 22nd of February
About the Role
Make a real impact on patient safety across Hunter New England. Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Officer to play a pivotal role in strengthening clinical governance, incident management and mortality review processes across the District. This is an influential and highly collaborative role, supporting both Clinical Governance and operational teams to ensure patient safety risks are identified early, escalated appropriately and addressed through robust review and improvement processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate Serious Adverse Event Reviews and support high‐quality reporting.
* Analysing and reporting on patient safety data using systems such as ims+, QARS and HACS.
* Deliver education and training related to incident management and clinical governance frameworks.
* Support operational teams in managing adverse events and implementing safety improvements.
* Undertake death audits and contribute to quality and safety policy development.
* Work closely with Clinical Governance, executive leaders and frontline staff to drive patient safety outcomes.
About You
* Confident and credible health professional or manager.
* A tertiary qualification in a health discipline or extensive recent clinical experience.
* Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality and safety, and incident management.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
* Proven ability to analyse data and translate insights into meaningful improvement.
* High‐level organisation, time management and the ability to work with autonomy in a fast‐paced environment.
* Confidence using a range of digital systems, including Microsoft 365 and clinical quality databases.
* Resilient, collaborative and values‐driven, with a genuine commitment to Every Patient, Every Time.
Why Join HNE Health?
* Flexible, part‐time hours supporting work–life balance.
* Location negotiable across Hunter New England.
* Be part of a community‐focused service supporting women's health.
* Job stability in a Monday to Friday role.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (ADO), annual and paid parental leave.
* Salary packaging and discounted gym options with Fitness Passport.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role‐related queries or questions contact Carlie Tighe at .
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. The Stepping Up website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‐home pay! Package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.
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