Introduction
This guide walks through the application task for the Director, Patient Safety First role with Health System Support Group in Sydney – North/North West. Director Patient Safety First, Health Manager Level 6: system-wide safety governance, strategic advice, incident response and leadership. Specialist safety/quality leadership experience; not a clinical practitioner vacancy.
Use the checklist to confirm the written task, choose role-relevant evidence and check the application portal before the advertised closing date of 18 October 2026.
Director, Patient Safety First role snapshot
| Role | Director, Patient Safety First |
| Organisation | Health System Support Group |
| Location | Sydney – North/North West |
| Employment | Full-Time |
| Remuneration | 197473 – 215676 Annually |
| Job ID | 604486 |
| Closing date | 18 October 2026 |
Application requirements for Director, Patient Safety First
- 5+ page CV
- 1 page cover letter
- targeted question(s) – online form box
- 2 page cover letter
Use the application portal as the final check for document limits, online questions and upload fields.
Role conditions and suitability
- Ad states must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
- Valid visa with permission to work in Australia is acceptable.
- Australian citizenship
- work rights
- tertiary qualification
Candidate requirements and evidence for Director, Patient Safety First
| demonstrated ability to prepare and present high-quality reports, presentations and briefings | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
| Demonstrated experience developing and managing a high-performance team and fostering a collegial, professional work environment | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
| The Director is required to make operational and strategic decisions to support the delivery of Patient Safety First priorities. | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
| Describe a time you led a statewide response for Patient Safety. | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
| how did you assess and manage risks | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
| engage stakeholders | Choose one concise example that proves what you did, how you approached it and the result. |
Example application structure for Director, Patient Safety First
Address each required document or response directly. Open with your fit for the Director, Patient Safety First role, use specific examples against the advertised duties and candidate requirements, then finish by checking every portal field and attachment.
Before you submit
- Match the exact document and response limits shown in the portal
- Use examples that make your individual contribution and result clear
- Check role conditions, closing time and attachments before final submission
Return to the official vacancy for the final instructions and deadline.
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