About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Improvement Coordinator role in a leading regional hospital? Join Gippsland Local Health Service Network, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
The Gippsland Local Health Service Network is looking for Improvement Coordinator to join our growing team on a full or part time EFT) fixed term basis until 30 June 2027.
The Improvement Coordinator is to support the effective delivery of the Safer Together Program (STP) across the Gippsland region. This role strengthens collaboration between health services and supports clinical teams to participate in Safer Care Victoria improvement initiatives. The Improvement Coordinator act as a local improvement resource, offering expertise in quality improvement, problem-solving and change management. Working across multiple health services, Department of Health and Safer Care Victoria, the role is integral to enhancing safety, consistency, and patient outcomes across the region.
The role is part of the Gippsland Local Health Service Network, a Network of eight health services located in Gippsland. Administratively, the role is employed by Latrobe Regional Health.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Improvement Coordinator is to:
* Coordinate and support regional improvement initiatives, including planning, project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of activities that strengthen acre care service delivery.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with health services, Safer Care Victoria, the Department of Health, and other partners to support consistent and collaborative improvements.
* Prepare reports, benchmarking data and project documentation for governance committees and regional stakeholders, ensuring projects are evidence-based and aligned with priorities.
* Coordinate regional meetings including agenda preparation, minute-taking and follow-up actions, ensuring effective communication across agencies.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
* Tertiary qualification in a healthcare discipline or related field with demonstrated experience.
* Strong skills in quality improvement, change management and project delivery, with experience achieving measurable outcomes.
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing expectations and meet deadlines.
* Highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and liaison abilities, including engagement with senior clinical and experience stakeholders.
* Collaborative and adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams.
* Able to work across a broad geographical region with a current driver's licence and capacity for travel.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Chris Breheny, Regional Manager GLHSN via email: for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 03 March 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.