Director Clinical Governance & Improvement

Reference Number: 2335

Job Title: Director Clinical Governance & Improvement 

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time                                                        

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Managers & Administrative Officers Grade 10 (HS10)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 03/02/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kellie Thompson on Kellie.Thompson@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:
The Director Clinical Governance & Improvement is an integral part of the leadership team at GV Health and works closely with the Executive Director Quality Risk and Innovation and Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer (EDQRI&CNMO) and the broader executive leading the delivery of comprehensive quality, risk and innovation systems that foster and develop an organisational culture in which quality, risk management and reduction in patient harm becomes an integral part of core business.

The position is responsible for a strategic and systems driven approach to the quality, risk and innovation at GV Health, with the aim of continuously improving experience and outcomes. This is achieved through governance and activities to effectively manage risk, reduce patient harm and improve patient safety and the effectiveness care provided.

The Director Clinical Governance & Improvement provides leadership to the process of accreditation of applicable relevant standards, in collaboration with the Executive and clinical teams and is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality, safe regional health service provider.

Provide strategic leadership for GV Health’s Clinical Governance & Improvement functions, ensuring robust clinical governance systems that strengthen patient safety, reduce avoidable harm, and enhance consumer experience and outcomes.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.