- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Safety & Quality
- Location: Work Location to be Negotiated
- Salary: (Multi Classed Position) + 12% superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
- RN/M3 - $130,190 to $136,010 p.a. | AHP3 - $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. *
- Employment: Full Time - Short Term Contract (temporary up to 30 November 2026)
- Eligibility: Open to Nursing/Midwifery & Allied Health Professionals
- Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement (Allied Health positions only)
Drive safer care, stronger systems, and meaningful change across healthcare
Looking for an opportunity where your work genuinely contributes to better healthcare outcomes? Join a collaborative Safety and Quality team dedicated to supporting safe, reliable, and patient-centred care across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN).
Working closely with the Director, Safety and Quality, you will help strengthen governance frameworks, support improvement initiatives, and contribute to systems that enhance clinical quality and risk management across the network.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys project work, stakeholder collaboration, and using data to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
About the Role
You will contribute to a range of safety and quality initiatives across YNLHN, including:
- Supporting the review and implementation of the Integrated Governance Framework
- Assisting with projects and strategies that strengthen patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management
- Encouraging patient and consumer engagement within service delivery and improvement activities
- Collaborating with clinical divisions and professional leads to improve clinical services
- Using data and reporting insights to identify priorities and measure outcomes
- Supporting compliance with relevant healthcare standards and governance requirements
About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in quality improvement, governance, safety, or risk management
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to coordinate projects and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support service improvement
- A proactive approach with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centred care
For RN/M3 classification - You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Nurse/Midwife, and hold a current practicing certificate with a minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience.
For AHP3 classification - You must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for full membership with the relevant Professional Association. For professions requiring registration, all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be met.
More information can be found in the role descriptions provided below.
Why join Us?
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.
A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us
Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN
Ready to Apply?
If you are motivated by improving healthcare systems and contributing to better patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply. Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information, Job ref: 940203.
Applications will close Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 11.55 PM.
Any enquiries should be directed to:
Allison Stringer
Manager, Audit, Risk and Compliance
Phone: 0468 704 913
E-mail: [email protected]
All appointments are be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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