Job details

About the opportunity  

The role of the Patient Safety Officer is to provide expertise and leadership aimed at ensuring an organisation culture where minimising preventable patient harm is a strong core value. This position works collaboratively with statewide entities, senior executive members, managers, clinical leaders, multi-disciplinary team members, external stakeholders, clinicians, patients, and consumers demonstrating a commitment to improving patient outcomes and minimising preventable patient harm.

This position leads investigations into clinical incidents as defined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. This position provides multidisciplinary leadership, guidance, support, and clinical expertise in the oversight of patient safety and clinical incident management processes across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Temporary full-time, 14/09/2026 - 12/09/2027, possible additional 12 months extension.

Role requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
• Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to lead and manage the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in a multidisciplinary environment consistent with contemporary nursing practice.
• Ability to apply nursing expertise in a specialist area of nursing management and effectively manage human and material resources.
• Ability to identify and progress opportunities for service planning and delivery across the care continuum.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards.
• Ability to integrate the strategic direction and priorities for quality improvement into the clinical service, establishing a quality framework.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively use problem solving, change management and conflict resolution frameworks.
• Proven ability to use information and reporting systems appropriate to the position.

Your Employer

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures and a relaxed lifestyle.

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities and a close-knit professional network.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5364.30 - $5824.20 p.f. (NG7)
• 4 weeks annual leave (17.5% loading)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality and Uniform allowances
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options available

Apply now

Enquiries welcome: Tina Cann (07) 4433 1064

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688523N

Applications close:  Monday, 17 August 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Download the Role Description for application/interview preparation.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• NG7 Nurse Manager - Patient Safety Officer 30475357 (PDF)
  
  HP5 Patient Safety Officer - Advanced 32151021 (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)