Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350 Stawell, VIC, AU, 3380 Dimboola, VIC, AU, 3414 Edenhope, VIC, AU, 3318 Horsham, VIC, AU, 3400
**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
**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
**Interested?**
- 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_
**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**
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Staff rewards and recognition program
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**Ballarat Region**
**Horsham Region**
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
**Dimboola region**
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola
**Edenhope region**
Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope. It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope
**Stawell Region**
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting