Other (Education & Training)Full timeLevel 8/9: $113,063 - $140,279 + 17% SuperLevel 8/9: $113,063 - $140,279 (pro-rata if part-time) + 17% SuperannuationThe position is based at the UOW Innovation Campus, part-time and remote working will be considered in line with UOW policies and business needsAn exciting opportunity exists for a talented palliative and/or aged care health professional with experience and effective skills in communication, education, health information, research and quality improvement.AHOC is a research consortium within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) which aims to improve services and outcomes for patients through benchmarking of care and treatment and supporting service improvement.AHOC generates robust evidence through its provision of clinical quality registries in rehabilitation, pain and palliative care.The registries provide evidence to guide treatment and care for individual patients, measure outcomes and deliver benchmarking for the relevant health sector.The Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) is one of four outcomes programs which make up the Australasian Health Outcomes Consortium in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.PACOP is dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of all Australians living in aged care homes with a particular focus on those who require palliative care and are approaching the end of their life.PACOP works collaboratively with aged care homes and organisations throughout Australia to implement the program to support continuous improvements in residents' end of life outcomes.As an improvement facilitator, you will play a key role in the PACOP team.This position involves leading and managing PACOP activities, contributing to clinical and professional practice changes within participating aged care homes based on the outcomes of PACOP's research activity.To be successful you will be suitably qualified with extensive relevant experience working in palliative care, aged care and/or quality improvement in health care or a combination of education/training/experience deemed equivalent.You must demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.Experience in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to enhance clinical practice is essential.Additionally, you should have a solid understanding of change management and quality improvement principles within healthcare settings, as well as an understanding of the use of data, databases, and IT systems to capture clinical information.How to ApplyYou will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process.Please also attach your CV to your application.Closing Date: Monday 11 November 2024, 11:59 PMNote: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.This position will involve regular regional travel.As this position will be required to attend Public Health Facilities, the position holder must comply with vaccination requirements as per NSW Health Policy for any work undertaken in NSW Health facilities according to the revised NSW Health Policy PD2023_022.*Continuing Contingent: Refer to section 24 of the University of Wollongong (Professional Services Employees) Enterprise Agreement, 2023: This position forms part of an external funding agreement.Should funding cease and not be renewed the continuing appointment may be terminated on the basis of the contingency.The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.About usThe University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra.Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.At the University of Wollongong we're about connecting bright minds through learning and research, to shape the world we live in.We're about bringing people with different passions, strengths, and skills together to collaborate and innovate.We're about world-class education, empowering people with knowledge, and creating job opportunities.We're about working with and for our communities to improve lives.In learning and teaching, research, and 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