Chief Quality, Safety & Innovation Officer

• Competitive salary + Free car parking + Salary Packaging
• Leading Not-for-profit Aged Care Provider in Victoria
• Rewarding role where you will make a difference

As Royal Freemasons continues to make a positive difference to the lives of older people across Victoria, the organisation seeks to appoint a dynamic and customer-oriented leader to join the organisation as the – Chief Quality, Safety & Innovation Officer.The roleReporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of Executive Team the Quality, Safety & Innovation Officer will work to ensure the organisation meets the Aged Care Quality Commission Standards and that care and services provided are safe, high quality, and meet the needs and preferences of our residents and consumers in accordance with relevant legislation and clinical best practice.The Chief Quality, Safety & Innovation Officer will contribute to strategic planning, operational support and deliverables and shares a collective responsibility of the overall achievement of business goals, specifically in areas of compliance and research and innovation.Key responsibilities include

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate systems and processes that identify risks and monitor all aspects of care and services
• Work with the Chair of the Quality & Safety board sub-committee in development of the agenda and associated papers
• Chair the Consumer Advisory Body and coordinate the bodies work
• Ensure that policy and procedures are consistently reviewed and updated to ensure they align with the needs of the organisation and relevant legislation
• Support and liaise with content experts in any partnerships with tertiary or research institutions for the purposes of research studies and innovation both in clinical and services
• Manage education and training to ensure a flexible and appropriate schedule is in place that is responsive to operational needs of the organisation
• Access, implement and develop, if necessary, mechanisms to drive consistent best practice protocols through all business processes
• Establish protocols and feedback mechanisms to ensure that all compliance standards are identified and adhered to, and that any deficiencies are highlighted to the responsible person

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the aged care sector and what is best practice in aged care
• Extensive knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards, OH&S legislations and other Acts as they pertain to all aspects of operating quality and education programs
• 2 – 5 years’ experience within the Health Care or Aged Care industry or a compliance and governance role contributing at a strategic /operational / managerial level
• Demonstrated HR experience including, staff management, employee relations, financial, public relations and change management
• Management experience with well-developed team leadership skills, problem solving, influencing and organisational skills

What we can offer you

• Salary packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free on items like Mortgage, Rent or everyday bills
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Ongoing training and support, we care about your personal and professional development

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Melanie McNamara by email mmcnamara@royalfreemasons.org.au or 0417 089 267.If this sounds like the role for you apply online with a cover letter and resume. Applicants may be asked to complete shortlisting questions as part of the application process.Closing date: COB Monday 20 May 2024.About UsWe are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne and Victoria our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.Royal Freemasons is committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is safe and without risks to health. This includes a smoke free workplace and influenza vaccine program.NDIS Worker Screening Check (includes Australian Federal Police Check)
Royal Freemasons is a NDIS approved provider. As part of the NDIS scheme, employees, contractors, labour hire and volunteers must have a completed NDIS check. This is part of compliance and needs to be completed prior to commencement as well as an International Police Check for those that have lived overseas for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.Mandatory Vaccines All aged care workers must be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and encouraged to receive the Flu-Vaccine, all successful applicants will be required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.Recruitment Agencies are requested to kindly NOT contact us.