Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Quality, Risk and Safety Officer. The role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality and compliant health services across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Quality, Risk and Safety, this role assists in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of quality management systems and supports the implementation of Work Health and Safety and risk management requirements in line with statutory regulations. Working closely with the Quality, Risk and Safety team and Assets team, the Officer contributes to WHS, quality and risk activities including audits, staff engagement, documentation and record keeping. The role involves regular travel to all KWHB locations to undertake audits, support safety activities and build strong, collaborative working relationships. This is a hands-on, pivotal role and requires up to 50% remote travel and a strong commitment to improving systems that support culturally safe, high-quality service delivery.
Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.
At Katherine West Health Board, we take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, delivering evidence-based programs that support not only physical health, but also spiritual, cultural, emotional and family wellbeing. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration, learning and professional growth are encouraged.
A career with Katherine West is more than just a job, it is a meaningful and life-changing experience. Working in the remote western region of the Northern Territory offers the opportunity to challenge perspectives, deepen cultural understanding and make a genuine difference to community wellbeing.
We are strongly committed to the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Our services are strengthened by employees with cultural knowledge and strong connections to Country and community, and we actively support pathways for local community members to grow into leadership, management, health professional, outreach and support roles within our organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and advance your career while supporting culturally safe, compliant and high-quality health services for the Katherine West region communities.
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The Quality, Risk and Safety Officer undertakes regular quality, safety and risk audits across KWHB's remote health centres to ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements. The role engages with healthcare staff and stakeholders to discuss audit outcomes, identify risks and gather feedback, while accurately documenting findings, reports and improvement actions within the Quality Management System. Working collaboratively with the Manager Quality, Risk and Safety and operational teams, the Officer supports continuous improvement initiatives, promotes a strong culture of health and safety, assists with risk assessments and corrective actions, and provides administrative and reporting support to ensure effective quality, safety and risk management across the organisation.
The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration A&G3 to A&G4 (negotiable based on your skills and experience) plus 12% super annuation and 18% leave loading, as well as a range of benefits which include:
* Relocation and repatriation assistance
* Salary packaging
* 6 weeks accruable annual leave
* Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine
* Thorough workplace training and orientation
* Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
* Flexible work and leave options