Position Title: Clinical Risk Coordinator Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 48 hours per fortnight Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028 OR Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026 Role description Dhelkaya Health is seeking a motivated and detail‑focused Clinical Risk Coordinator to support the organisation in strengthening patient safety, clinical governance, and continuous improvement. This role plays a key part in maintaining high‑quality care by supporting an organisation‑wide clinical risk management framework and fostering a positive safety culture across all sites. In this pivotal role, you will provide coordination, support, and clinical expertise to ensure effective management of clinical risk and incident reporting systems. Working closely with the Risk Manager, Quality team, and operational managers, you'll help drive best practice, support staff, and contribute to organisational learning and improvement. Key Responsibilities Risk Management * Assist the Risk Manager in coordinating the organisation‑wide clinical incident reporting system. * Administer the Central Mortality Register and Medical M&M review system. * Support the collection, evaluation, and reporting of clinical risk management indicators and audit outcomes. * Coordinate and compile reports for ISR1 and ISR2 incidents, near misses, and adverse events for relevant committees. * Provide advice and support to managers to identify, assess, and report clinical risk. * Attend and contribute to organisational meetings as required. * Assist in facilitating investigative reviews into adverse events and near misses. * Contribute to preparation for external reviews, including accreditation, risk framework audits, and regulatory assessments. * Coordinate and deliver staff training in the use of incident reporting systems. * Work collaboratively with Quality team members and managers to support local clinical incident and complaints reviews. Other Duties * Participate in departmental meetings. * Engage in ongoing professional development and training. * Undertake other duties as directed by the Risk Manager or Executive Director, Quality, Development and Improvement. About you * Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field or equivalent with experience in an acute health service setting. * Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, quality systems and accreditation processes. * Proficiency in the use of VHIMS * Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and work collaboratively with managers and staff at all levels of the health service Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from: * Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. * Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. * Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region * Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. * Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. * Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/ *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy. Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations. For further information about this position, please contact Carlyn Dark – Risk Manager on 03 5471 3268 Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.