Provide strategic leadership and management to Clinical Governance Services, by leading and influencing clinical, patient safety, and compliance decision-making to ensure alignment with organisational goals

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Director (Clinical Governance Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide authoritative strategic advice and guidance
• Strategically plan, allocate and operationally manage Clinical Governance Services
• Lead and advocate for patient safety, quality, clinical risk management, consumer feedback, and initiatives to advance clinical practice
• Lead consultation, negotiation, and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver on priority clinical governance strategies

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work or Speech Pathology
• AHPRA Registration
• Practical experience and knowledge of contemporary clinical governance methodologies
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $184 018 - $197 206 per annum

About Us

Clinical Governance Service manages needs of the health service, enhancing the capacity of GCHHS to advance clinical practice that aligns with the Hospital and Health Service goals and strategic initiatives. This role has 5 direct reports; Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Director Healthcare Standards, Manager Healthcare and Analytics CGS, Manager Consumer Feedback Service and the Culture and Business Manager.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 23 July 2025.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC648120

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC648120 - RD (PDF, 535KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants