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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  RN5.2   $160,848 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Salary  AHP-6   $159,050 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As the Director, Safety and Quality, you will lead and inspire CALHN’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care across our health network. Reporting to the Medical Director, Clinical Governance, this senior leadership role oversees Safety and Quality services, ensuring compliance with National, SA Health and CALHN frameworks. You will be responsible for shaping and driving strategies that promote patient safety, strengthen clinical governance, and support continuous quality improvement, while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership will play a vital role in embedding a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation in the way care is delivered.

In this highly influential role, you will provide expert advice and strategic guidance on patient safety, governance and risk to executive leaders, clinical directors and governance committees. You will champion the development and implementation of a systematic approach to safety, quality and risk management that enables sustainable improvement and aligns with CALHN’s strategic goals. With your passion for advancing patient care and your ability to engage and inspire others, you will help ensure our services not only meet compliance requirements but also deliver compassionate, safe and effective care to the communities we serve.

Qualifications for AHP-6  An allied health degree which entitles registration with the relevant professional body or for self-regulated professions in eligibility for membership with the professional association.

Qualifications for RN5.2  Post graduate studies in nursing, health services management, law, or human services relevant to the area of practice. 

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  912309

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 8 October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 912309 RD AHP6.pdf

 912309 RD RN5.2 .pdf

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