Safety And Quality Coordinator

We currently have 2 positions available to fill - Fixed Term and Permanent roles are available.

About our Directorate:

Safety, Quality & Innovation lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of Child and Adolescent Health Service’s (CAHS) external certification and accreditation processes and play a key role in the planning and execution of organisational strategy relating to safety, quality, and clinical governance,

We are dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare delivery and provide analysis and advice relating to broader health system reform agenda, and key safety issues within and across CAHS’ services.

Through engagement with our workforce and consumers we ensure that our patients and their families are active partners in their healthcare journey and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.

We seek to maintain and foster a culture of continuous improvement at every level - identifying emerging trends, evaluating best practices, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance patient Safety and provide the highest quality care to our young patients and their families.

Position Profile and Role:

As a Safety & Quality Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting effective clinical governance, advancing healthcare standards and driving excellence in patient care across our service.

Reporting to the Director Safety, Quality & Performance you will be responsible for a portfolio of hospital/service-based teams and coordinate CAHS-wide clinical governance programs, safety, quality improvement, accreditation, clinical incident management, and various improvement initiatives. This includes the collation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical Safety and Quality data at an Area Health Service level.

Leveraging the knowledge of the broader teams, you will ensure compliance with health service governance frameworks and accreditation requirements and contribute to the overall Safety and Quality of our health service. You will work closely with key stakeholders and clinical departments to build their awareness of the value of effective governance our continuous effort to minimise risk, improve Safety and elevate quality of care.

Responsibilities include:

• Collating, analysing, interpreting, and reporting of clinical Safety and Quality data for leadership, CAHS Executive Committees and Board Committees and other executive committees and forums as required.
• Working closely with the CAHS Business Intelligence Unit to develop and implement clinical Safety and Quality data reporting formats and dashboards tailored to specific area, site, and department requirements.
• Managing the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of Area-wide level audits addressing clinical Safety and Quality risks and issues, including clinical audit activities, such as clinician and patient reported outcome measures.
• Coordinating Area-wide improvement activities, facilitating change to processes and practices related to safety, quality, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Undertaking literature reviews, research projects, and analysis/interpretation of information using relevant databases and statistical packages.
• Collaborating with sites and other health service providers to develop appropriate resources and materials for Safety and Quality initiatives.

If you have proven experience in clinical audit and data analysis in a health care setting, with a contemporary understanding of clinical safety, quality and risk then this is the role for you! Join us and be a part of a progressive team dedicated to advancing healthcare standards.

Why Join Us?

As part of our commitment to excellence, we are actively seeking motivated individuals to contribute to our forward-looking approach to Safety and Quality.

In line with our strategic priorities and values, CAHS have implemented a contemporary model of clinical governance. To support the success of this change, we are investing in our teams to improve their capability and capacity, enhance clarity and delineate functional roles and responsibilities, and our service through enhanced oversight, improved decision making and a dedicated focus on service excellence.

If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply for these exciting roles and shape your career in a healthcare environment, where your contributions truly matter.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises of four service areas: Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology.

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• A current resume which summaries your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager / supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Jodie Hulm on email **********@health.wa.gov.au or phone 08 6456 46***with any specific questions related to this role

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/07/2025.

CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au