Are you a dedicated professional ready to lead the charge for safer, higher-quality healthcare across Central Queensland?

This unique opportunity invites you to step into a pivotal role within our Quality and Safety Division, where your expertise will directly influence patient outcomes across our entire region. Whether you are a Registered Nurse, an Allied Health Professional, or a specialist in clinical governance, we offer the rare flexibility to base yourself anywhere within our service area.

If you are passionate about fostering a culture of integrity and excellence while exploring the diverse beauty of regional Queensland, we encourage you to apply and make your mark.

Job details

This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills across the Central Coast region—apply today!

Join a division that acts as a trusted business partner to our clinical teams, working 'at the elbow' of frontline staff to translate data into meaningful improvement. We champion a 'Safety-II' philosophy—meaning we don't just investigate what goes wrong; we study what goes right to build systemic resilience.

You will be part of a connected team that prioritizes professional growth and empowered people, providing you with a platform to lead change and drive innovation in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This role is about more than compliance; it's about building capability and strengthening our safety culture through collaboration and shared learning.

About us:

The Patient Safety Team leads best-practice clinical incident management across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. We manage SAC1 incidents, oversee death reviews, and provide expert guidance to senior leaders. Our team is committed to the Patient Safety Net program and Open Disclosure processes, ensuring transparency and continuous enhancement of care. We are a team that values community partnerships and works tirelessly to ensure Central Queenslanders have access to safe, person-centred care in every facility we serve.

About the role:

• Provide expert guidance and support to clinical teams in incident management using recognized quality improvement methodologies like PDSA cycles.
• Coordinate and initiate clinical incident reviews, ensuring the development and implementation of sustainable improvement recommendations.
• Analyse clinical incident trends and data to identify risks and opportunities for organization-wide service improvements.
• Prepare high-quality governance reports, briefs, and performance metrics to support executive decision-making.
• Deliver comprehensive education and training programs to build staff capability in patient safety and incident management.

About you:

• You are appointable as a Registered Nurse, Allied Health Practitioner or Administration Officer - with experience and qualifications/registration to support (where necessary).
• You demonstrate comprehensive clinical knowledge and a strong understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
• You possess high-level problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement frameworks.
• You are an effective communicator who can build strong, collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams and various stakeholders.
• You demonstrate professional leadership by role-modelling standards of integrity and excellence in a busy, high-pressure environment.

What we offer:

Total remuneration, varying by stream, is as follows (includes 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading):

• Admin: Up to $134,984 p.a. with an hourly rate between $54.83 - $59.66 p.h.
• Health Practitioner: Up to $132,567 p.a. with an hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• Nurse: Up to $127,861 p.a. with an hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 p.h.

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Leave
• 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: Sunday, 17 May 2026

#CentralQueensland #Rockhampton

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.

• RK6E681941 - Registered Nurse (Patient Safety Officer) (PDF)
  
  RK6E681941 - Patient Safety Officer (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6E681941 - Health Practitioner (Patient Safety Officer) (PDF)