Quality Consultant Risk & Compliance Team Leader
Quality, Risk and Innovation Unit
Nurses and Midwives EA CNC C ZA7-ZA8)
Allied Health Professionals EA Year 3)
64 hours per fortnight
Part Time, Permanent
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ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.
ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.
With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth. Join our team to experience a dynamic work environment with potential for advancement and professional development
Join our Quality, Risk and Innovation Unit at Echuca Regional Health
We are seeking motivated and suitably qualified Health Care Professionals who are passionate about driving improvements in safety, quality, and innovation across healthcare.
Although the role is advertised at a team leader level, we also welcome applications from those with less experience who are eager to develop their career and grow within this field, with coaching and mentoring available for a willing learner. Please contact manager for PD at this level.
Key responsibilities include:
* Provide support for clinical governance through collection, analysis, monitoring and reporting of data to support safe, effective, person-centred care and enable identification of opportunities for improvement
* Facilitate investigative reviews of serious adverse events and compliance with associated regulatory requirements
* Provide support for the report writing and construction of recommendations arising from critical incidents
* Produce high level reports that provide data analysis and improvement actions for governance meetings
* Support the organisational clinical audit program to enable the identification and implementation of improvement strategies
* Provide clinical support, guidance and advice in relation to patient safety and quality
* Development opportunity to act in Director role to cover leave
* Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested
Qualifications/experience required:
* Tertiary Qualifications in a health-related field and or equivalent with extensive experience in an acute health service setting
* Effective and efficient use of relevant technologies, including key components of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer
* Proven experience in leading and facilitating critical incident investigations
* Advanced report writing skills with expertise in interpreting, analysing and presenting data
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable:
* Knowledge and or Experience with iPM, VHIMS, RiskMan and PFM systems
For specific key position details, please refer to the relevant attached position descriptions
Working for ERH
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
* Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
* Flexible working arrangements
* Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
* Staff health and wellbeing programs
* Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
* An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members
* Free onsite parking
* Free staff vaccinations
If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you Applications close 25 September 2025 Apply today
Applications are not accepted from agencies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are to apply online via Seek.
Applications must include:
* A Cover Letter
* Resume
* Key Selection Criteria**
**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the 'key selection criteria' to
For a copy of the Position Description please email
Enquiries about this position should be directed to April McKenzie, Director of Quality, Risk & Innovation on: or
ERH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.
**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.