Administrative Support Officer - Patient Safety (523187)

The role:

• This position contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety Service (QPSS) South to provide high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare, both internally and externally, by:
•            Providing a range of customer-focused support and information services related to the Quality and Patient Safety Service                           (QPSS) South.
•            Providing high level Administrative Support to the Stream Manager and staff assigned to the Quality and Patient Safety                              Service (QPSS) South in relation to the role’s duties.
•            Undertaking secretariat support to a range of high level committees which support the operations of Hospitals South                                 Executive.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• Safe and compassionate care is the foundation of all services at the Hospitals South.
• The Quality & Patient Safety (QPSS) South supports and strengthens clinical governance within Hospitals South by providing expertise and assistance expert advice and support to each of the service groups and facilities.
• Core functions of the Quality and Patient Safety Service (QPSS) South are safety event management, quality assurance, accreditation, consumer engagement, consumer feedback, quality improvement, risk management and education.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence
2. Certificate III or IV in business administration or similar

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Bernard Nel

Position: Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone:  0405 005 ***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

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