Quality Coordinator - Clinical

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Leadership programs

Excellent terms and conditions

Job summary

South West Healthcare is seeking a Quality Coordinator - Clinical to support clinical governance, accreditation, patient safety and continuous quality improvement across the organisation. The role involves collaborating with the Executive and department leaders to ensure effective governance and quality outcomes.

You will work within the Quality and Risk Department, contribute to audits, data analysis, and reporting, and help advance a culture of safety and excellence in patient care at the

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' post-graduate clinical experience in an Acute setting.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to engage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Governance Framework and accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with Executive, Department Heads and staff across the organisation to implement and monitor quality initiatives.
• Assist in data analysis, reporting and continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Nursing registration

Education

Nursing qualification with AHPRA registration

Job description

Make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinical excellence at South West Healthcare. As a Quality Coordinator - Clinical, you will play a key role in supporting clinical governance, accreditation, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (64 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered NurseGrade 2 Year 3 (YP4) to Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 8 (YP9)
• Salary Range: $89,284.00 -$107,510.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking motivated Quality Coordinator- Clinical to join our Quality and Risk Department. This role will work collaboratively with the Executive, Department Heads and staff across the organisation to provide clear direction in relation to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Quality and Clinical Governance Framework and accreditation processes.

What you bring

As a Quality Coordinator - Clinical, you will have a minimum of three years' post-graduate clinical experience in an Acute setting and demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance and patient safety principles. You will possess highly developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The successful applicant will hold a qualification in nursing with current AHPRA registration.

Knowledge of, or the demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of, accreditation standards, relevant legislation, clinical risk management and compliance requirements is essential. Experience supporting quality improvement activities, conducting clinical audits, analysing and interpreting data, preparing reports, and facilitating change within a complex healthcare environment will be highly regarded. The ability to build positive working relationships and influence quality outcomes across diverse clinical settings is critical to success in this role.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: **************@swh.net.au