Position Type: Continuing Contingent* part-time appointment (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week)
Salary: Level 8/9: $113,063 - $140,279 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
Location: The position is located in the Melbourne CBD. Remote working will be considered in line with UOW policies and business needs.
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented palliative and/or aged care health professional with experience and effective skills in communication, education, health information, research, and quality improvement.
AHOC is a research consortium within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) which aims to improve services and outcomes for patients through benchmarking of care and treatment and supporting service improvement. AHOC generates robust evidence through its provision of clinical quality registries in rehabilitation, pain, and palliative care. The registries provide evidence to guide treatment and care for individual patients, measure outcomes, and deliver benchmarking for the relevant health sector.
The Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) is one of four outcomes programs which make up the Australasian Health Outcomes Consortium in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. PACOP is dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of all Australians living in aged care homes with a particular focus on those who require palliative care and are approaching the end of their life. PACOP works collaboratively with aged care homes and organisations throughout Australia to implement the program to support continuous improvements in residents' end of life outcomes.
As an improvement facilitator, you will play a key role in the PACOP team. This position involves leading and managing PACOP activities, contributing to clinical and professional practice changes within participating aged care homes based on the outcomes of PACOP's research activity.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage PACOP activities.
Contribute to clinical and professional practice changes within participating aged care homes.
Collect, analyse, and interpret data to enhance clinical practice.
Implement change management and quality improvement principles within healthcare settings.
To be successful, you will be suitably qualified with extensive relevant experience working in palliative care, aged care, and/or quality improvement in health care or a combination of education/training/experience deemed equivalent. You must demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment. Additionally, you should have a solid understanding of change management and quality improvement principles within healthcare settings, as well as an understanding of the use of data, databases, and IT systems to capture clinical information.
How to Apply:
You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Claire Johnson, Director PACOP on 0421434767 or via email: ******
Closing Date: Monday 11 November 2024, 11:59 PM
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
This position will involve regular regional travel.
As this position will be required to attend Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with vaccination requirements as per Victoria's Health Policy for any work undertaken in Victorian Health facilities according to the revised Victorian Health Policy.
*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of the University of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement. Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
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