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Health and Community Services
Job Description
Closes: 15 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 57574
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 April 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Ramanpreet Dhaliwal on Ramanpreet.Dhaliwal@act.gov.au or 0435014602
Details: Shape system-wide patient safety and governance
Are you ready to take on a role where you influence how the public and private health system strengthens safety, quality, and governance?
We are seeking a motivated and strategic professional to join the Clinical Systems Governance Unit within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, contributing to initiatives that drive improvement across the ACT health system.
This is not a business-as-usual role — you will work at the intersection of policy, data, and system improvement, supporting transformation and providing high-quality analysis and advice to inform decision-making across a complex health environment.
Why this role stands out
Work on ACT-wide safety, quality, and governance priorities
Contribute to system reform and transformation initiatives
Engage across public and private health sectors, and regulatory stakeholders
Be part of a high-impact, fast-paced environment working closely with senior stakeholders
What you’ll be doing
Driving work that strengthens safety, quality and governance systems
Supporting analysis, reporting and evidence-informed decision-making
Working across organisations to support change and improvement initiatives
Contributing to key priorities shaping the future of the ACT public health system
Focus on how to bring real change to improve the health outcomes of those must vulnerable to poor health outcomes
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: What you will need
Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated work experience in health, safety and quality, governance, change management or related discipline are highly desirable.
What you’ll bring
You are someone who:
Understands healthcare systems and governance, with exposure to public and/or private sector environments
Brings experience in change, transformation, and system improvement initiatives
Thinks at a systems level, not just task level
Can translate data and complex issues into clear insights and actions
Builds strong relationships and navigates complex stakeholder environments
How to Apply: Want the full details? Please refer to the Position Description attached for full responsibilities and requirements.
Please prepare no more than a two-page cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria, your curriculum vitae, and details for two referees (one must be a current direct supervisor).
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 57574
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 April 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Ramanpreet Dhaliwal on Ramanpreet.Dhaliwal@act.gov.au or 0435014602
Details: Shape system-wide patient safety and governance
Are you ready to take on a role where you influence how the public and private health system strengthens safety, quality, and governance?
We are seeking a motivated and strategic professional to join the Clinical Systems Governance Unit within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, contributing to initiatives that drive improvement across the ACT health system.
This is not a business-as-usual role — you will work at the intersection of policy, data, and system improvement, supporting transformation and providing high-quality analysis and advice to inform decision-making across a complex health environment.
Why this role stands out
Work on ACT-wide safety, quality, and governance priorities
Contribute to system reform and transformation initiatives
Engage across public and private health sectors, and regulatory stakeholders
Be part of a high-impact, fast-paced environment working closely with senior stakeholders
What you’ll be doing
Driving work that strengthens safety, quality and governance systems
Supporting analysis, reporting and evidence-informed decision-making
Working across organisations to support change and improvement initiatives
Contributing to key priorities shaping the future of the ACT public health system
Focus on how to bring real change to improve the health outcomes of those must vulnerable to poor health outcomes
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: What you will need
Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated work experience in health, safety and quality, governance, change management or related discipline are highly desirable.
What you’ll bring
You are someone who:
Understands healthcare systems and governance, with exposure to public and/or private sector environments
Brings experience in change, transformation, and system improvement initiatives
Thinks at a systems level, not just task level
Can translate data and complex issues into clear insights and actions
Builds strong relationships and navigates complex stakeholder environments
How to Apply: Want the full details? Please refer to the Position Description attached for full responsibilities and requirements.
Please prepare no more than a two-page cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria, your curriculum vitae, and details for two referees (one must be a current direct supervisor).
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
