NSW Health
Quality, Safety & Patient Experience Business Partner - Health Manager Level 3 -
NSW Health, Sawyers River, New Hampshire, United States
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Location : Negotiable within Inland network
Position Classification : Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration : $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ632292
Applications Close : Sunday 18 January 2026
Interview Information : Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the Service Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager! Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare. Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together!
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
Working within SNSWLHD
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What you'll be doing Reporting directly to the Director Clinical Governance but based locally within the Network, this position leads, coordinates, supports and improves systems for clinical governance, patient safety, patient experience, accreditation, clinical improvement and safety culture across the Local Health District (LHD) Network to facilitate the provision of health care that is effective, appropriate and safe. The position provides high level advice to the Network senior management team and works collaboratively with managers, clinicians and staff across the Network to improve clinical quality systems.
Selection Criteria
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in health services in developing, implementing and maintaining quality, safety, accreditation and/or clinical risk management systems.
Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills particularly the capacity to produce professional written materials including plans, analysis, reports and recommendations to inform decision making.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the various improvement methodologies used in health services.
Proven capacity to develop interpersonal relationships and teamwork to effectively collaborate and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior clinicians and managers.
Demonstrated ICT skills including the use of databases, applications and reporting platforms, along with high level use of Microsoft programs.
Proven ability to motivate and coordinate people to deliver creative solutions that result in change and improvement with a particular focus on patient centred care.
Proven high level of self-direction, planning, organisational and time management skills.
Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Carpenter on 0436 939 500 or kate.carpenter@health.nsw.gov.au
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About the Service Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager! Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Southern NSW Local Health District. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare. Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together!
Support for
Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
Working within SNSWLHD
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What you'll be doing Reporting directly to the Director Clinical Governance but based locally within the Network, this position leads, coordinates, supports and improves systems for clinical governance, patient safety, patient experience, accreditation, clinical improvement and safety culture across the Local Health District (LHD) Network to facilitate the provision of health care that is effective, appropriate and safe. The position provides high level advice to the Network senior management team and works collaboratively with managers, clinicians and staff across the Network to improve clinical quality systems.
Selection Criteria
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in health services in developing, implementing and maintaining quality, safety, accreditation and/or clinical risk management systems.
Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills particularly the capacity to produce professional written materials including plans, analysis, reports and recommendations to inform decision making.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the various improvement methodologies used in health services.
Proven capacity to develop interpersonal relationships and teamwork to effectively collaborate and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior clinicians and managers.
Demonstrated ICT skills including the use of databases, applications and reporting platforms, along with high level use of Microsoft programs.
Proven ability to motivate and coordinate people to deliver creative solutions that result in change and improvement with a particular focus on patient centred care.
Proven high level of self-direction, planning, organisational and time management skills.
Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Carpenter on 0436 939 500 or kate.carpenter@health.nsw.gov.au
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