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Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Digital Project Services - CCSRP
Job title Senior Clinical Safety Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 40604 RTF 303802 Closing 0+/0+/2026
Contact officer Leticia Moo, CCSRP Product Manager on 0404XXXXXX or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303802
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by
making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide strategic Clinical leadership and direction across Core Clinical Systems Renewal Program delivery streams to organise and coordinate the successful
clinical state of readiness for the new Department of Health clinical system (Acacia).
Context statement
Digital Project Services (DPS) delivers very complex, high value, and high-risk ICT programs and multi-year digital transformation initiatives for core frontline
services through an inter-agency collaborative approach. The Core Clinical Systems Renewal Program (CCSRP) is a major technology program that will
transform the delivery of health care services for Territorians by delivering a Territory-wide single, integrated health electronic record system. A safety and
quality management approach are integral to CCRSP delivering a solution that facilitates NT DoH achieving National Safety and Quality Health Service
(NSQHS) Standards, this will be achieved through appropriate identification, consideration and management of issues / risk / hazards and evidence to
support continuous quality improvements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level, authoritative clinical advice and lead the identification and development of required clinical risk management strategies and
approaches including the safety assessment for the CCSRP in accordance with “UK Standardisation Committee for Core Information (SCCI): 0125
Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Manufacture of Health IT Systems” and “National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS)
Standards”.
2. Lead the development, implementation and ongoing execution of a Clinical Safety activities and associated actions including the development of
accurate documentation and implementation of clinical safety compliance measures, controls and risk mitigation strategies.
3. Oversee clinical safety and quality assurance progress by generating and assessing internal safety metrics to ensure adherence to internal and external
requirements and timelines.
4. Establish systems to document the active management of clinical risks and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities throughout the CCSRP
implementation.
5. Develop and maintain effective governance and reporting systems in all areas of responsibility.
6. Review and advise on project test plans and collaborate with relevant stakeholder user groups to ensure effective and efficient safety processes that
meet clinician and client needs.
7. Initiate and provide accurate, authoritative and specialist advice to all project stakeholders including contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all
aspects of the Program.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of Clinical Safety and Quality frameworks and processes to deliver clinical information systems (including business process change)
2. Demonstrated experience in delivery of Clinical Risk Management and Continuous Quality improvement (CQI) from both a strategic and delivery
capacity.
3. Demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and executing a Clinical Safety and Quality Plan in a complex clinical systems implementation.
4. High level of communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally.
5. Well-developed knowledge of project management processes and techniques associated with the development and implementation of new initiatives.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced team working environment.
7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and innovative.
Desirable
1. A degree or equivalent qualification in Health Information Management, Health Informatics or similar.
2. Experience with Clinical Safety and CQI within a large Electronic Patient Record implementation
3. Clinical Qualifications in nursing, medical or allied health.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full
requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website
at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Digital Project Services - CCSRP
Job title Senior Clinical Safety Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin
Position number 40604 RTF 303802 Closing 0+/0+/2026
Contact officer Leticia Moo, CCSRP Product Manager on 0404XXXXXX or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303802
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by
making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide strategic Clinical leadership and direction across Core Clinical Systems Renewal Program delivery streams to organise and coordinate the successful
clinical state of readiness for the new Department of Health clinical system (Acacia).
Context statement
Digital Project Services (DPS) delivers very complex, high value, and high-risk ICT programs and multi-year digital transformation initiatives for core frontline
services through an inter-agency collaborative approach. The Core Clinical Systems Renewal Program (CCSRP) is a major technology program that will
transform the delivery of health care services for Territorians by delivering a Territory-wide single, integrated health electronic record system. A safety and
quality management approach are integral to CCRSP delivering a solution that facilitates NT DoH achieving National Safety and Quality Health Service
(NSQHS) Standards, this will be achieved through appropriate identification, consideration and management of issues / risk / hazards and evidence to
support continuous quality improvements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level, authoritative clinical advice and lead the identification and development of required clinical risk management strategies and
approaches including the safety assessment for the CCSRP in accordance with “UK Standardisation Committee for Core Information (SCCI): 0125
Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Manufacture of Health IT Systems” and “National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS)
Standards”.
2. Lead the development, implementation and ongoing execution of a Clinical Safety activities and associated actions including the development of
accurate documentation and implementation of clinical safety compliance measures, controls and risk mitigation strategies.
3. Oversee clinical safety and quality assurance progress by generating and assessing internal safety metrics to ensure adherence to internal and external
requirements and timelines.
4. Establish systems to document the active management of clinical risks and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities throughout the CCSRP
implementation.
5. Develop and maintain effective governance and reporting systems in all areas of responsibility.
6. Review and advise on project test plans and collaborate with relevant stakeholder user groups to ensure effective and efficient safety processes that
meet clinician and client needs.
7. Initiate and provide accurate, authoritative and specialist advice to all project stakeholders including contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all
aspects of the Program.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of Clinical Safety and Quality frameworks and processes to deliver clinical information systems (including business process change)
2. Demonstrated experience in delivery of Clinical Risk Management and Continuous Quality improvement (CQI) from both a strategic and delivery
capacity.
3. Demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and executing a Clinical Safety and Quality Plan in a complex clinical systems implementation.
4. High level of communication, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally.
5. Well-developed knowledge of project management processes and techniques associated with the development and implementation of new initiatives.
6. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, effectively manage competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced team working environment.
7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and innovative.
Desirable
1. A degree or equivalent qualification in Health Information Management, Health Informatics or similar.
2. Experience with Clinical Safety and CQI within a large Electronic Patient Record implementation
3. Clinical Qualifications in nursing, medical or allied health.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full
requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework and visit our website
at https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Clinical Safety Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
