Hospital/Service Quality and Safety Manager Apply now Job no: 502891Work type: PermanentLocation: RockhamptonCategories: All otherMater Private Hospital Rockhampton is looking for a Hospital/Service Quality and Safety Manager to join the team. Reporting to the General Manager, this is a permanent, full-time role.This position reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for activities relating to Quality and Clinical Safety Management, and accreditation, across the hospital/service, which are essential to the licensing, service level agreements and contracts. The position will be embedded within the services it works with, responsible for all aspects of clinical quality and safety for that service. This may also include portfolios of interest to drive change across Mater Health, e.g. clinical care standards etc.With a focus on quality systems, consumer experience and managing clinical risk/safety this role will work collaboratively with staff and managers/clinicians to ensure quality governance systems are in place, clinical risk frameworks are functioning effectively, and there is a continuous improvement cycle in the delivery of high-quality healthcare.About youRelevant qualification and/or substantial work experience (up to 5 years) in managing organisational clinical governance/quality systems.Experience in the healthcare sectorPostgraduate qualifications in related fieldDemonstrated experience in leading, implementing and maintaining a quality management system and executing quality improvement measuresDemonstrated experience in evaluating workplace practices against accreditation standards, quality systems and organisational policies and proceduresDemonstrated experience in risk and change management; Skills & KnowledgeSound knowledge of the processes involved in maintaining accreditation status and compliance with accreditation standardsDemonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence othersAdvanced computing skills using a suite of software and ability to interrogate dataExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive professional relationshipsHigh level written communication skills (including report and policy writing)Proven conceptual and analytical ability, initiative and independent judgement (including audit experience)Demonstrated planning and policy development skillsKnowledge and understanding of healthcare sector in particular policies and practices that affects quality and clinical risk;Contemporary quality and clinical risk management knowledge.Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education and research - and that's because we employ exceptional people. Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingEnhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnershipsDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesApplications close on Sunday 27 April 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.Advertised: 10 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 27 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time