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SalaryRole Title: Senior Project Officer, Quality and Improvement (REQ463841)
• Employment type: full-time, Ongoing
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
About this role
The Senior Project Officer, Quality and Improvement provides expert advice, formulates strategic and innovative solutions, and oversees the development, review and evaluation of improvement initiatives, frameworks, and risk management activities, to enhance the achievement of the Councils and HPCA objectives, functions, and strategic priorities.
Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
Provide expert advice to assess the impact of current systems and processes, develop innovative solutions using a quality improvement approach, and lead changes within and across teams to improve the effectiveness of Councils and HPCA in meeting regulatory functions and strategic priorities.
Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the quality improvement framework and program to drive innovation, identify opportunities for improvement, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and build capability.
Plan, manage and monitor quality assessments and improvement and risk management activities, assigned to the Quality and Improvement Team to ensure ongoing business improvement and that identified outcomes are achieved and evaluated.
Support policy development, evaluation activities and initiatives to address current and emerging issues in health professional regulation; assess and advise on their relevance and their potential impact on Council and Government objectives.
Manage the engagement of external and affiliated organisations to support innovation and the development of quality improvement initiatives, managing risk and stakeholder expectations.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who have the following qualities:
• Experience in leading and supporting quality improvement activities
• Experience in leading projects and conducting evaluation activities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, project management, and time management skills.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:
• an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)
• a cover letter explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills (1 page) AND
• a response to the two target questions below (1-2 pages)
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
1. Provide an example of a quality improvement initiative you have led or been actively involved in. Briefly explain the following:
a. The process you followed to understand the problem the initiative aimed to solve
b. How you determined if the initiative led to any changes or achieved its intended outcome
c. Any challenges and how you addressed them
d. Key learnings about what you would do differently next time
2. Describe your approach to managing multiple competing demands and deadlines. In your response, please provide an example of how you have applied your approach.
For role related queries or questions please contact Sarah McTaggart, Principal Quality and Improvement at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ463841.
Closing date: Thursday, 7 March 2024
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements
• flex leave on top of annual leave
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.
Applications Close: 23:59, Thursday, 7 March 2024
