Gh Quality Partner

Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)**

**About the Role**

The purpose of this role is to partner with staff across Grampians Health to promote quality, safe systems and improvement activities. The role will support use of organisational risk and quality systems and processes through coaching and mentoring. They will also be an ambassador for culture change within our organisation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual, who is driven to promote safe, effective, person centred care. The successful applicant will be able to provide high quality support and advice to operational directorates and Executive staff on the Risk Management and Governance Frameworks.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support and monitor the implementation of the Risk Management Framework in accordance with regulatory requirements and participate in periodic and annual reviews.
- Lead investigations into serious incidents and thematic reviews, providing timely reports that align with established policies.
- Assist with safety processes related to incident reporting, clinical investigations, and legislative compliance to drive improvements.
- Offer expertise in areas such as systems thinking, operational excellence, change management, and data analytics to enhance governance and quality.
- Actively promote and manage the use of the GH Risk Register, ensuring effective risk management practices are followed.
- Provide education and support for staff on the use of the GH Incident Management database and promote compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.

**Skills, Qualifications & Experience**
- A qualification in a clinical health profession is preferred but not essential; relevant AHPRA registration is required if applicable.
- Relevant post-graduate qualifications are preferred to enhance expertise.
- Experience or qualifications in Quality, Risk Management, and Improvement are advantageous.
- Familiarity with safety analysis tools, such as Root Cause Analysis and the London Protocol, is beneficial.
- Proven ability to coach and manage organization-wide change effectively.
- Experience in developing and delivering education and training in a health or human services context, with strong communication skills to engage all members of the organization.

**Interested?**

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Staff Fitness program
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

**Diversity and Inclusion**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.