EL2 Program Manager, Clinical Governance

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of work on clinical governance within the Commission and reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Governance. This involves planning, establishing and managing clinical governance projects and initiatives, and providing strategic advice about the development and refinement of this program of work within the Commission’s work plan.

The Program Manager will have a superior understanding of the Australian health system and have specific knowledge related to clinical governance. They must have a high level of experience in:

• Managing public policy programs.
• Planning and implementing major projects.
• Engaging in, and developing, relationships with stakeholders
• Key challenges associated with the delivery of safe and high-quality health care.

Duties of the Program Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide program leadership by managing and coordinating the planning, development and implementation of the program as part of the Commission’s work plan.
2. Undertake and oversee project management activities, including the development of project plans, budgets, monitoring and reporting, including identifying problems and managing risks.
3. Manage team members on a day-to-day basis, including providing supervision, coaching, performance development and performance management where required, to ensure the program area’s deliverables are met to time and to a high-quality.
4. Undertake research and analysis to inform the direction and development of clinical governance projects and initiatives.
5. Coordinate, prepare and review complex briefings and background papers, agendas, meeting papers, correspondence, presentations and other documents.
6. Provide advice and coordinate the Commission’s involvement in relevant inter-government committees, working groups and projects at a national level, including undertaking representational activities on behalf of the Commission.
7. Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.
8. Oversee and manage the contracting of service providers, expert advisors and staff, where required.
9. Support the Executive Director, Clinical Governance with fiscal management of the program including program budgeting and staff resourcing in consultation with the Executive Director, Clinical Governance.

The successful candidate will have:

• A comprehensive understanding of Australia’s healthcare system, including contemporary clinical governance practice and key challenges associated with the governance of high-quality health care.
• Experience in program or project management including managing budgets, organisational capability, and strategic planning, with a focus on achieving outstanding results.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to prepare high level briefing documents and submissions, present to a range of audiences including senior leadership teams, and explain complex technical and clinical issues clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate with influence and cultivate productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in leading and building a high-performing team.
• Experience working with board members and senior leaders across the health system to drive system-wide improvement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application form and upload: 

• A CV summarising your relevant experience, qualifications and referee details (one of which must be your current supervisor).
• A statement addressing your suitability against each of the selection criteria (no more than 250 words per selection criteria).

Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed to Gillian Giles (02) 7232 5659.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), Wednesday 4 February 2026.