Safety, Quality and Improvement Coordinator

1 week ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Health Full time

Employment Status
Permanent Full Time

Program
Chief Medical Officer

Location
University Hospital Geelong

Hours Per Fortnight
80

Position Summary

  • Join a dedicated team committed to providing safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • A diverse and exciting role and opportunity to enhance and improve clinical governance activities
  • Permanent Fulltime position 80 hours per fortnight

About Our Facility


Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne.

With approximately 7,000 employees, 22 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.


About the Role


The Safety, Quality and Improvement (SQI) Coordinator, Surgical and Critical Care provides expert knowledge and leadership to the Directorate regarding safety, quality, improvement and clinical governance activities.

While the position has professional accountability to the Deputy Director Quality Systems, the Clinical Director and Co-Director provide operational direction and support to ensure the SQI Coordinator is embedded in the Directorate and an integral member of the multidisciplinary leadership team.


About the culture


You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service.

You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.


Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Access to employee wellness facility
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond.

Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wadawurrung name for the region; Djillong, (Geelong) and means "Tongue of Land".


  • Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
  • High standard of schooling options throughout the area
  • A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
  • Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
  • To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness.

We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._

Selection Criteria


Essential:

Can you please list Barwon Health's values?

Essential:

Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?


Essential:

Healthcare qualification


Essential:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a health professional discipline

Essential:

Experience in safety, quality and improvement portfolio

Essential:

Excellent written skills, with the ability to prepare concise, accurate and informative documents including agendas and reports

Desirable:
Previous experience as a Safety and Quality Coordinator or Manager

Desirable:
Qualification in service redesign, or service improvement

Contact Person
Lee Scott

Contact Person Job Title
Deputy Director Quality Systems

Contact Number

Alternate Contact Person
Keren Day

Alternate Contact Number

Closing Date
16/06/2023
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