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About you:

• You are an experienced healthcare professional with a passion for quality, safety and continuous improvement
• You have high level communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal) being able to write reports, briefs and project plans Being able to effectively interact with and engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• You bring expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement, together with the ability to lead change and influence practice across multidisciplinary teams
• Researching, analysing and interpreting data (quantitative and qualitative) and formulating suitable change strategies/solutions using relevant data analysis tools
• You have significant experience in a range of project management work and quality improvement activities involving both teamwork and individual effort to achieve significant outcomes
• You can effectively manage competing work demands and ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines
• You are someone who values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning, and who is motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patient safety, quality outcomes and service excellence across the Women's and Children's Division

Why SALHN?

• Join the fastest growing Local Health Network in SA: Take your career further with our hospitals growing rapidly, new opportunities are emerging across every stage of your career
• Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge

This is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either an AHP4 or RN3 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

The attached role descriptions are currently under review and may be adjusted prior to appointment. All applicants will be provided with the finalised role description.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Nichola Johnson, Quality, Safety and Risk Advanced Manager, 0466547228, Nichola.Johnson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 2nd of September 2026

Attachments:

• RNM3 Quality Safety and Risk Systems Facilitator - RD
• AHP4 Quality Safety and Risk Systems Facilitator - RD
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 949829