Patient Safety Senior Officer

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Biloela; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is seeking an Allied Health Practitioner to lead audit and quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice. You will analyse complex clinical and operational data to identify risks and drive continuous improvement across regional health services.

Collaborative leadership and excellent communication are essential as you translate safety data into actionable governance information for patients and the healthcare team, while supporting

Qualifications

• Qualified Allied Health Practitioner with registration through your appropriate authority (AHPRA, AASW, etc).
• High-level understanding of relevant standards and clinical governance processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop flexible solutions for complex issues.
• Collaborative leader who can influence practice and support a culture of safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional learning and supporting the development of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and quality improvement initiatives applying evidence-based practice and quality frameworks.
• Analyse complex clinical and operational data to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage effectively with patients and the healthcare team to explain clinical governance information.
• Prepare accurate high-level documentation and reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Contribute to education activities and the capability development of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous learning

Education

Allied Health registration

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

This role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives on problem-solving and evidence-based practice. You won't just be checking boxes; you'll be analysing complex data to prevent incidents and improve reliability in healthcare delivery.

At Central Queensland Health, we prioritise connected teams, ensuring you have the mentorship and resources needed to succeed. You will work closely with clinical leads to translate safety data into actionable improvements, helping us reach our goal of fostering the healthiest communities in regional Australia.

About us:

The Quality and Safety Division at Central Queensland Health leads the delivery of safe, person-centred care across a vast and beautiful region. From the regional hub of Rockhampton to the vibrant communities of Gladstone and Emerald, we operate as a unified team. We pride ourselves on a culture that supports and invests in our people, ensuring great care for Central Queenslanders is delivered by great people in a great place to work.

About the role:

• Lead audit and quality improvement initiatives applying evidence-based practice and quality frameworks.
• Analyse complex clinical and operational data to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage effectively with patients and the healthcare team to explain clinical governance information.
• Prepare accurate high-level documentation and reports for diverse stakeholders.
• Contribute to education activities and the capability development of the multidisciplinary team.

About you:

• You are a qualified Allied Health Practitioner with registration through your appropriate authority (AHPRA, AASW, etc).
• You have a high-level understanding of relevant standards and clinical governance processes.
• You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop flexible solutions for complex issues.
• You are a collaborative leader who can influence practice and support a culture of safety.
• You demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement.
• You are dedicated to ongoing professional learning and supporting the development of colleagues.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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