Permanent Full-Time | 80 hours a fortnight with ADO
RN Grade CNCB-CAPR3 or equivalent Allied Health Professional (Grade 3)
About the Role
The Governance & Improvement work group focuses on providing systems and processes to ensure consistent, evidence-based best practices. The Governance & Improvement Quality Partner supports the Lead, and Assistant Director in informing improvements to ensure the effective delivery, development, and evaluation of systems and processes that support patient care.
The Governance & Improvement work group is one of three work groups within the Quality Unit, alongside Safe Systems & Performance and Consumer Partnership & Experience. Together, we work to ensure the provision of Safe, Effective, Connected, and Personal care every day, for every patient, every time.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrates strong knowledge of internal/external quality frameworks, relevant standards, and GH's committee structures and functions- . Supports and promotes GH's audit schedule, including conducting audits, data analysis, and reporting using infographics and other formats
- . Assists clinical and corporate teams with quality improvement activities and gap analyses
- . Educates and supports staff in using electronic tools like RiskMan, the GH Auditing Platform, and SharePoint
- . Facilitates Practice Improvement Groups and collaborates with staff and consumers to drive quality outcomes
- . Prepares reports and provides accreditation support or leadership as delegated
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Skills & Experience:
Holds a clinical health qualification with mandatory AHPRA registration; post-graduate qualifications and experience in quality/improvement are preferred- . Demonstrates strong understanding of risk management, clinical redesign, regulatory frameworks Experienced in coaching, leading organisational change, facilitating quality improvement initiatives, and supporting accreditation and education delivery
- . Highly skilled in research, data analysis, and report writing; proficient in Microsoft Office and able to translate research and safety insights into practice
- . Shows accountability, stress tolerance, planning ability, and drive for continuous improvement; adaptable to change and committed to high-quality work
- . Strong communicator and collaborator with proven skills in negotiation, relationship-building, and staff development across multidisciplinary teams
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Interested?
if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Kelly Briody, GH Governance & Improvement Lead on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled
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
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
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- m Staff rewards and recognition program
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Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
