Program Coordinator, Safer Together

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time**Hours per fortnight** - 80**Job Category**:

- Management - Senior/Middle - Non Clinical**Req Id -** 1787- This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
- Opportunity to lead improvement initiatives, in collaboration with health services- Find satisfaction in a position that offers diversity, complexity, and fulfilment

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.**About the Facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.**About the Role**
- The Safer Together Program (STP) is Safer Care Victoria’s (SCV) first statewide safety improvement initiative, aiming to create a safer and more sustainable healthcare system for all Victorians. The Safer Together Program Coordinator has primary responsibility for the delivery of the Safer Together Program for the Barwon South West Region.- The Safer Together Program Coordinator will lead the BSW Safer Together team, responsible for leading the BSW in improvement initiatives in collaboration with health services. As the Safer Together Coordinator, your primary goal is to foster collaboration, steer the effective implementation of the Safer Together Program and maintain reporting with member health services, Safer Care Victoria and various other stakeholders.- The role reports to the BSW HSP Officer and will work closely with other team members to ensure the implementation and delivery of the STP functions. The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that has a passion for driving clinical improvement and better outcomes for Victorians. The position is hosted by Barwon Health, with accountability to the BSW CEO Council.- The successful applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualification in a field related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management and quality improvement and associated methodologies, and proven experience at developing program and project plans and strategies
- Excellent written and presentation skills that can be tailored to diverse audiences- Significant regional travel is an expectation of the role.-
**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child