Quality Program Partner

Quality Program Partner - Quality Clinical Safety & Nursing Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 28th March 2027) Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3 Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) Hours per week: 38 Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD-Find out more Applications Close: 9 January :59pm About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Western NSW Local Health District Quality Systems Team on a full-time basis. The role will suit a person with experience in clinical quality and patient safety, with a passion to improve the health and wellbeing of rural people. Lead and coordinate the Peer Led Internal Verification program and support external accreditation processes to ensure the LHD meets National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards. Support, assist and educate managers, clinicians and others as required to maximise collaboration and participation of key staff to achieve evidence-based practice and the National Standards across the LHD. Lead and support the implementation of State-Wide Programs to improve patient outcomes and continual quality improvement. Manage identified reporting to the Ministry of Health and / or Clinical Excellence Commission relative to QCSN, such as the Quality & Safety Account, and key performance indicators to ensure the LHD complies with expectations and responsibilities. Support quality initiatives based on sound data collection and in-depth analysis to facilitate decision making to improve patient outcomes. Manage project development, implementation and evaluation relative to Directorate initiatives and State-Wide programs to ensure achievement of project deliverables. Lead and support quality activities across the Directorate using improvement science principles to achieve improved patient outcomes. Lead key stakeholder engagement with effective communication strategies including networking, negotiating, influencing, and consultation to facilitative the implementation and evaluation of state-wide programs and quality initiatives. Apply for This Role Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-Related Enquiries Please contact Kate Clarke on or at for more information. Additional Information for Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards. For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. A Career with Western NSW A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website. #J-18808-Ljbffr