Quality, Education And Risk Manager

Quality, Education and Risk Manager (QERM)Quality, Education and RiskPermanent Ongoing PositionPart time0.5 FTEFlexible working arrangementsOverviewKyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services.
KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background.
We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.
About the RoleThe Quality, Education and Risk Manager (QERM) is a strategic leadership role that works collaboratively with the organisations Executive team, Managers and Staff to promote a culture that facilitates the delivery of best care through the organisational wide development, monitoring and evaluation of the Quality, Risk, Consumer Experience and Education Frameworks and policies.With a focus on quality systems, consumer experience and organisational risk, this role will work with and support managers and health professionals to ensure effective quality governance systems are in place.
To ensure integrated organisational risk management, the role will work closely with the Executive team to ensure there is a broad-based risk management system that integrates organisational, clinical, and corporate & community risk.
This position is central in supporting and maintaining consumer engagement and their experience at all levels of KDHS.About YouRelevant qualification at Degree/Diploma level in Clinical, Risk Management, Education, Business management, Health Administration or similarExperience in health sector environments with an understanding of governance and accreditation systems and standardsDemonstrated ability to translate organisational strategy into meaningful long term plans and objectives for own areas of responsibility as well as coaching / mentoring othersProven leadership capabilities, including:oHigh level communication and influencing skills,oSystems thinker who is an innovative and strategic problem solver,oHigh level analytics and ability to associate different information being results and outcome driven andoFostering productive and professional working relationships internally and externallyDemonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support staff to question, challenge and innovateAdvanced report writing and ICT skills, including experience with submission writing and project management.Contemporary quality and clinical risk management knowledge with preference given to applicants with experience in and contemporary knowledge of health, aged care and community care accreditation processesDemonstrated ability to network, develop and nurture partnerships.Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to maximise productive working relationships and effective change.The ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work as part of a cohesive teamWhat KDHS Can Offer YouKDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.
Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:A dynamic workplaceFree onsite car parkingProfessional Development opportunitiesSalary Sacrifice/PackagingEmployee Assistance ProgramImmediate Start option5 Weeks Annual LeaveFurther InformationDownload a copy of the position description and contact Sara Pettifer, Quality, Education and Risk Manageron email her at Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.
Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.
KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes.
KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.