About your new employer: Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare. We offer: Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care through innovative practices and patient-focused services. Career Growth: Access to professional development, training, and career pathways. Supportive Culture: A values-driven workplace that fosters collaboration and respect. Work/Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a lifestyle-friendly location. Competitive salary and benefits: Salary between $6683.90 per fortnight (NG11). 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading. Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%. Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support. About your opportunity: This position provides a wonderful opportunity to lead the Healthcare Standards function of the Clinical Governance Directorate by directing and coordinating best-practice safety and quality systems for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS). Lead an assurance program for the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to ensure readiness for Short Notice Assessment. Collaborate with members of the Townsville HHS Executive Management Team, Senior Management Team and others to achieve strategic objectives relating to improved healthcare standards. Requirements: Mandatory qualification (Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent) and registration with AHPRA. Possession of class C drivers' licence. This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role. A probationary period may apply. Pre-employment checks will be conducted. Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Interested? Enquiries are welcome, please contact: Marina Daly on 07 4433 0077. Closing Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025. Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV665067, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
