Principal Improvement Advisor

7 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
The Timely Emergency Care Collaborative project is the Department of Health's innovative approach to improve the timeliness of emergency care across the Victorian health system, in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 14 Health Services and Ambulance Victoria.

**The Collaborative involves three workstreams**:

- Strengthen leadership oversight and establish an effective data-driven learning system to improve hospital-wide patient flow and deliver timely emergency care
- Improve hospital-wide patient flow to create capacity and reduce wait times for emergency admissions/transfers
- Improve efficiencies, length of stay, and throughput in the ED

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
As an Improvement Advisor you will bring technical expertise in improvement science to the work of the Collaborative. This role will contribute to the development of the Collaborative measurement strategy and advise on sound construction of the theory of change.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Contribute to the development of foundational Collaborative materials including project aims, measurement strategy, content theory, execution strategy and dissemination plans.
- Teach, coach, and support participating teams.
- Facilitate shared learning among participating teams throughout the
- Collaborative and harvest successes for broader dissemination and spread.
- Utilise improvement measurement principles to monitor and report
- Collaborative progress utilising a platform that supports data sharing, reporting on progress, dissemination of learning and assess.
- Collaborative progress and identify necessary changes in key technical content, measurement, and use of improvement science tools and methods.
- Facilitate regular reflection on progress and support the development of strategies for addressing challenges as they arise.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
- Contribute to preparation and participation in meetings to ensure intentional reflection on progress and learning.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.



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