Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 57237
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Ramanpreet Dhaliwal on [email protected] or 0435014602
Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate has a temporary position available until 16th October 2026 (with possibility of extension not exceeding 6 months) for Director, Clinical System Governance. The successful applicant will play a critical role in strengthening system‑wide patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical governance across the ACT health system.
Reporting to the Senior Director, this role leads high‑impact initiatives that support the implementation of the ACT Clinical Governance Arrangements, advance quality and safety systems, and provide expert advice on complex clinical and policy matters. This role works at the intersection of clinical governance, policy, data,
system improvement, and stakeholder engagement, partnering with executives, clinicians, and external organisations at a Territory‑wide and national level.
We are seeking an experienced health professional or system specialist who can confidently operate at a whole-of-system level and lead complex quality and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement, with experience applying
improvement methodologies, measurement and benchmarking in healthcare settings. You will have a proven ability to deliver complex system-wide projects, analyse and interpret clinical quality and safety data, and translate insights into clear, actionable advice. Strong communication skills are essential, including experience preparing executive and ministerial briefings. You will excel at building relationships, influencing stakeholders and working collaboratively across multiple organisations and professional groups. The role requires sound judgement, adaptability and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, alongside demonstrated leadership capability and a commitment to integrity, collaboration, emotional intelligence and respect in line with ACT Public Service values.
Please refer to the Position Description for full responsibilities and requirements.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQA+) people.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated work experience in health, safety and quality, governance, change management or related discipline are highly desirable.
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Experience in leading cross-functional projects, navigating data governance environments, and translating insights into actionable system improvements will be highly regarded.
Note: This is a temporary position available from 1 August 2026 to 16 October 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
This is a high-impact role within the Directorate, supporting and leading system-level initiatives across clinical governance, safety, quality, and performance.
The position requires strong experience in leading a team, working across complex health systems (public and private), with demonstrated capability in stakeholder engagement, data-informed decision making, and driving organisational as well as system level improvement. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, to deliver outcomes that improve service quality and patient safety.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are requested to submit:
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A one‑page written pitch (maximum one A4 page)
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A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Applicants should use the pitch to clearly demonstrate how their skills, experience, and capabilities align with the role.
Your pitch may include:
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A brief summary of your professional background and current role
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Your experience or expertise in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, or health system reform
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Examples of leading or delivering complex system‑level initiatives, projects, or reforms
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Your ability to work with senior executives and stakeholders, including providing high‑level advice
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Any experience analysing clinical data, performance information, or supporting system improvement
The pitch does not need to address each capability individually but should clearly demonstrate your strength and suitability for the role.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further information or interview.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 1 August 2026 to 16 October 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
