Safety And Quality Officer

Do you want to be a
part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people
and community?
We
are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and
values-driven individual to join our Safety, Quality and
Performance team.
This is for a Fixed Term Full Time/
Part Time / Job Share appointment until 30 June 2027 with the
possibility of extension(s).
What is our Safety
and Quality Officer role?
This position is responsible for implementing
and evaluating clinical safety, quality and risk improvement
activities for Mental Health Services and Dental Health Services
(MHSDHS).
This includes (but is not limited to) clinical incident
investigation, conducting clinical audits, data reporting and
analysis, staff education, the implementation of quality
improvement and risk management activities, and activities
supporting accreditation requirements across MHSDHS.
While your qualifications and experience tell
us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.
At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our
behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity.
During the selection process you will
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
What we
offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and
consideration will be given to flexible work options, where
operationally appropriate.
In addition to the great salary, our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:

Generous salary packaging
to increase take-home pay
Professional and career
development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive
culture

Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact Kirsty Snelgrove
on +61 0476 886 491 to discuss how this role aligns with your
personal and career interests.
Area
Profile
NMHS contains Western Australia's
largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults
and older adults.
Services are delivered through inpatient units,
community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach
programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million
people.
State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include
research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders
and other specialised services.
We think you'll
like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think
you will too.
Watch this video to find out what they have to
say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are required to apply
online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough
time to complete the online application process and attach your
documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference.
Your application should include:

A
Statement addressing the selection
criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached
JDF).
A Detailed
Resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
References - The names
and contact details of two (2)
referees.
It is preferable for one of your
referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: To
be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
NMHS will only accept applications that are
lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing
all necessary information, including personal contact details.
We
will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment
agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such
organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising
a vacancy.
Whilst this selection process will initially
be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill
other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS fosters an environment of equity and
inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of
belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our community
and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those
we care for.
We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of
Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Strategy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability.
We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support
reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility.
If you have any
access needs or require adjustments to participate in the
recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction
Group (TAG) at email ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
We look forward to
receiving your application.

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