East Metro

**Title**:East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network Safer Together Program Coordinator**:

- Requisition ID: 3782
- Location: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
- Job Posting Date: 25 Jun 2025

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**East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN) Safer Together Program (STP) Coordinator**
- Fixed term 2-year contract | 32 hours a week | Enjoy work-life balance
- Join one of the largest geographical metropolitan health service in Victoria
- Inner-east location | Close to cafes, parks and public transport
- Strengthen communication between Safer Care Victoria and local health services

**Eastern Health**

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is _“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”_.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

**About the role**

In this role, you will be a key member of the Allied Health, Strategy, Improvement & Experience directorate at Eastern Health, supporting the East Metro & Murrindindi (EMM) Local Health Service Network (LHSN). You will lead the implementation and local adoption of priority projects under the Safer Together Program (STP), working closely with local improvement teams to build capability, foster collaboration, and drive engagement. Your work will focus on delivering initiatives aligned with the STP’s four strategic priorities: reducing avoidable harm, reducing avoidable admissions, promoting the safe use of medicines, and advancing value-based healthcare. Reporting to the EMM LHSN Executive, you will act as a regional representative and advocate for the STP and related Safer Care Victoria (SCV) initiatives. You will play a critical role in strengthening communication between SCV and local health services, facilitating shared learning, and promoting the dissemination of improvement outcomes and development opportunities. Through strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure improvement efforts across the region are aligned, impactful, and sustainable.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Demonstrated Experience in Continuous Improvement and Change Management
- Strong Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management Skills
- Safety, quality, and patient experience focus
- Improvement initiative Coordination and Governance Experience
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Building Capability
- Formal training or active enrolment in an accredited improvement methodology program
- A Victorian Driver’s License
- Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the _Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice)_. Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment._

**What we offer**

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals

**Next Steps**

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

**Good to know**:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

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Contact Person: Jodee Bootle

Contact Number:0468 571 682

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

**Our Values in Action**:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day