This position is based in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Team:
The Quality and Safety team at the Department of Health Tasmania is a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing clinical governance, patient safety, and continuous improvement across the state's health system. Working under the leadership of the Executive Director, the team collaborates with clinicians, executives, and service providers to ensure high standards of care through robust quality frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
This multidisciplinary team plays a pivotal role in:
- Driving statewide quality improvement initiatives
- Supporting accreditation and clinical audit processes
- Promoting a culture of safety, learning, and accountability
- Advising on policy, standards, and best practice in healthcare delivery
Together, they contribute to the Department’s mission to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians.
The Role:
The Executive Director, Quality and Safety leads strategic initiatives to enhance clinical governance, patient safety, and service quality across Tasmania’s public health system. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation, this role oversees statewide frameworks for quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This leadership role is central to ensuring Tasmanians receive safe, high-quality, and person-centred care.
You will need to:
- Driving continuous improvement in healthcare safety and outcomes
- Leading accreditation, audit, and clinical governance programs
- Collaborating with executive leaders, clinicians, and stakeholders
- Promoting a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $170,409 to $188,400 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant post graduate qualifications.
- Clinical registration and/or health service management experience.
- Extensive experience managing and leading a complex team.
- Extensive experience and / or certification in Quality Improvement and/ or Accreditation.
- Professional qualifications and experience relevant to industry quality and safety standards.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Professor Kate Burbury
Position: Executive Director - Medical Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 2608
Email address: kate.l.burbury@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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