Start a new journey with West Moreton Health
• Temporary Full-time opportunity
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
* We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
* We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
* We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The Safety and Quality Officer works as part of the multidisciplinary team in the Patient Safety and Quality Unit (PSQ) to support West Moreton Health to meet safety and quality requirements and priorities as set out in the Safety and Quality Framework, Safety and Quality Improvement Strategy and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
The Safety and Quality Officer provides expertise, facilitation and support to the Director PSQ, the wider PSQ team and staff across West Moreton to deliver improved care, including promoting best practice in consumer engagement, quality improvement, risk management, clinical audit and patient safety.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme, National Safety and Quality and Health Service Standards and relevant legislation to support accreditation within a complex healthcare setting
* High-level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills particularly in relation to the development, monitoring and evaluation of service improvements, including strategic planning initiatives
* High-level written and oral communication skills, including project planning, report writing, education planning and presentation skills.
* Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team to gain trust, support others, constructively negotiate ambiguity and conflict, and value and respect difference.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
* Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
* A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.