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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support and Improvement – Safety and Quality
• Multiclass – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent
• Multi Positions Available (2x)
  • $112,163 to $121,246 – ASO7
  • $112,139 to $120,284 – AHP3
  • $130,190 to $136,010 – RN/M3

Overview:

The Safety and Quality Unit leads and supports system‑wide safety and quality improvement; clinical governance and consumer experience initiatives across SA Health. The Unit has a strong focus on strengthening system capability, improving patient outcomes and experience, and supporting consistent, high-quality care through policy, frameworks and system improvement activities.

Current portfolios within the Unit include national accreditation and consumer experience including patient-reported experience measures (PREMs).

This position contributes to statewide safety and quality priorities and initiatives.

The Senior Project Officer (ASO7 & AHP3):

• Drives successful delivery of a range of complex safety and quality projects and initiatives that contribute to the development and implementation of policies, frameworks and strategies that support system-wide safety and quality improvement.
• Works collaboratively with Local Health Networks, other service providers and stakeholders to coordinate and implement project plans and strategies to support statewide safety and quality initiatives.
• Undertakes critical analysis of data and information to support evidence-based decision-making and proactively evaluates and monitors projects to identify issues and barriers, undertaking assurance and review activities to support continuous improvements.
• Works in partnership with the Nursing Director Quality Programs, Safety and Quality Unit colleagues and leadership team to contribute to the achievement of key Unit goals and objectives.

In addition to the Senior Project Officer responsibilities outlined above, employees appointed at the RN/M3 provide clinical nursing/midwifery expertise to support statewide safety and quality improvement initiatives across SA Health.

RN/M3 employees apply advanced clinical knowledge, professional judgement and practice expertise to inform policy, project, assurance and system improvement activities. They provide clinical advice and leadership to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to improved outcomes for patients, consumers and health services.

Employees at this level exercise a significant degree of autonomy and professional accountability and are recognised as experts within their area of practice.

The Applicant

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and collaborative professional with demonstrated experience leading complex projects, programs or improvement initiatives in a healthcare or related environment.

You will be able to:

• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within challenging timeframes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Analyse and interpret complex information and data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, policies and project documentation for a range of audiences.
• Navigate complex and changing environments and contribute to practical solutions that support system-wide improvement.
• Work with a high level of autonomy while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for patients, consumers and health services.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 939245

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

For AHP3

• A degree level qualification in an Allied Health discipline, which gives eligibility for full membership of or registration with the relevant professional body as outlined in Commissioner’s Determination 5.

For RN/M3

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Enquiries

Louise Wadsworth
Nursing Director Quality Programs
Phone: 04008 57239
E-mail: louise.wadsworth@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday, 10 July 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 939245 - Senior Project Officer Quality Programs - ASO7 - Role Description.pdf
• 939245 - Senior Project Officer Quality Programs - AHP3 - Role Description.pdf
• 939245 - Senior Project Officer Quality Programs - RN/M3- Role Description.pdf
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