Clinical Lead, Therapeutics Safety

Clinical Lead, Therapeutics Safety (Medical Device Critical Response) (ID: REQ625065) Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 - Full Time, Exempt (Until December 2026)Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuationHours Per Week: 38 Additional Benefits: Career Development, One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28-day roster cycle and a culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 10 December 2025 The CEC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply Where you’ll be working The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is the primary entity for clinical governance and safety assurance across NSW Health. We lead and monitor health system safety by embedding and maturing NSW Health safety system model and strategically partnering with health entities and consumers to foster safe care. The CEC has a system wide leadership role in safety and improvement, with a focus on learning. It provides independent guidance and advice on clinical safety, and responds rapidly when system-wide issues arise. About the Opportunity This position manages the development, implementation, evaluation and refinement of activities and initiatives to improve medicine and medical device safety across NSW. This position supports the Therapeutic Safety unit in delivery of either the NSW Formulary Committee Secretariat duties, medicine-related quality improvement initiatives or medicine and/or medical device related critical response management. This position is also responsible for providing expert input into Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) initiatives and any issues referred to the CEC for comment when required. The position will take a role in the Therapeutics Safety Business Unit in contributing to the Medicine and Medical Device Program. It will report to a Senior Clinical Lead within the team and is ultimately responsible to the Director, Therapeutics Safety. For your application to be considered To submit your application, please provide: Your resume (maximum five pages) A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the following selection criteria. Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent with experience, knowledge and demonstrated achievements that enable a sophisticated understanding of medicines and/or medical devices. Extensive knowledge of medicines and/or medical device use processes within NSW public hospitals and experience, skills and knowledge relevant to medicines and/or medical device safety. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying quality improvement methodologies and tools. Demonstrated analytical skills, with the capacity to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical data; demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications. Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale healthcare quality improvement initiatives fostering a systematic collaborative approach to improving patient outcomes, including the management of multiple and concurrent initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines. Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience developing effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including liaising with and influencing stakeholders to adopt and implement continuous improvement initiatives. High level verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting complex written documents such as reports, briefs and advice for senior managers. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Learn more about the Clinical Excellence Commission. Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. This role is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa. Contact People Please contact the Hiring Manager, Lucy Nair at lucy.nair@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please let HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. #J-18808-Ljbffr