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Health Practitioner Advanced - Patient Safety Officer
Brisbane
Provide advanced patient safety leadership across mental health services, driving incident management, quality improvement and safer care.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN687025 |
| Closing date | 16-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Joanne Wild |
| Contact details | 0419 463 824 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist expertise in patient safety, clinical governance, and incident management within Metro North Mental Health. This role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality mental health and alcohol and drug services through the coordination of clinical incident management processes, analysis of significant incidents, and implementation of strategies that strengthen patient safety and service improvement.
You will work closely with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and safety and quality stakeholders to coordinate incident reviews, support mortality and morbidity processes, monitor coronial matters, and provide expert advice on safety, quality, and risk management. The role requires advanced clinical judgement, leadership, and the ability to influence improvements in patient safety culture and clinical governance systems across Metro North Mental Health.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide expert leadership and coordination of clinical incident management and patient safety activities within mental health services
- Support the review, analysis, and reporting of high-risk clinical incidents, sentinel events, mortality reviews, and coronial matters
- Deliver specialist advice and support relating to safety, quality, risk management, and clinical governance
- Collaborate effectively with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to promote a strong patient safety culture
- Lead and contribute to service improvement, education, and clinical governance initiatives that enhance safety and quality outcomes
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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