Are you a Senior Health Practitioner looking to make a strategic move?

Central Queensland offers a unique landscape of opportunity where you can fast-track your career while enjoying a relaxed, fulfilling lifestyle. From the industrial heartbeat of Gladstone to the sapphire fields of the Highlands, our region is as diverse as the clinical challenges you will solve. As a Senior Patient Safety Officer, you will apply your advanced skills to ensure our multidisciplinary teams deliver great care every time.

It’s time to find the perfect balance between professional ambition and personal peace.

Job details

This role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives on problem-solving and evidence-based practice. You won't just be checking boxes; you'll be analysing complex data to prevent incidents and improve reliability in healthcare delivery.

At Central Queensland Health, we prioritize connected teams, ensuring you have the mentorship and resources needed to succeed. You will work closely with clinical leads to translate safety data into actionable improvements, helping us reach our goal of fostering the healthiest communities in regional Australia.

About us:

The Quality and Safety Division at Central Queensland Health leads the delivery of safe, person-centred care across a vast and beautiful region. From the regional hub of Rockhampton to the vibrant communities of Gladstone and Emerald, we operate as a unified team. We pride ourselves on a culture that supports and invests in our people, ensuring great care for Central Queenslanders is delivered by great people in a great place to work.

About the role:

• Lead audit and quality improvement initiatives applying evidence-based practice and quality frameworks.
• Analyse complex clinical and operational data to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage effectively with patients and the healthcare team to explain clinical governance information.
• Prepare accurate high-level documentation and reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Contribute to education activities and the capability development of the multidisciplinary team.

About you:

• You are a qualified Allied Health Practitioner with registration through your appropriate authority (AHPRA, AASW, etc).
• You have a high-level understanding of relevant standards and clinical governance processes.
• You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop flexible solutions for complex issues.
• You are a collaborative leader who can influence practice and support a culture of safety.
• You demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement.
• You are dedicated to ongoing professional learning and supporting the development of colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Professional Development Leave
• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).

Applications close: Thursday, 19 March 2026

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Further information

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

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.

• RK6C677536 - Patient Safety Officer AO6 (PDF)
  
  RK6C677536 - Clinical Nurse (PDF)
  
  RK6C677536 - Health Practitioner Senior (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)