WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Please download the Information Package (including Position Description) from the WNSWPHN website: . Follow the application instructions and apply via email to ****** by 11.59pm 29 November 2024. Benefits to working with us: We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year Professional development allowance and study leave Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (incl hybrid work model) Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals 5 weeks annual leave Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport) 6 weeks paid parental leave Free Employment Assistance Program About the role: Full time maximum term contract to 30 June 2026 (with possibility of further extension) Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill The Quality & Safety Officer plays a key role in supporting and enhancing the quality, safety, and compliance standards across Western NSW Primary Health Networks (WNSW PHN's) operations. This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to quality frameworks, compliance with regulatory requirements, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The Quality & Safety Officer will work closely with all departments to provide guidance on quality and safety matters, helping to create a safe, effective, and client-centred environment.
Selection Criteria: Minimum Certificate IV and/or equivalent industry experience in accreditation, quality improvement, policy and procedure development. Demonstrated experience working with recognised quality standards such as ISO, NSQHS, HSQF and Australian Business Excellence Framework, and implementing accreditation processes from beginning to end. Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an internal quality management system, including document management. Demonstrated high level communication skills, both written and verbal and proven effective project and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated experience in preparing quality business documents with attention to detail, including business and project plans, policy, procedure, reports and briefing papers. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety. Capacity to travel within western NSW and hold a current driver's licence. About Western Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL) trading as Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) The Western NSW PHN (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, established to support frontline health and wellbeing services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers. We work closely with general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers, Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and the broader community to plan and fund programs that support local health services to meet the health needs of our communities.
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