We are seeking a part time Quality, Safety, and Risk Business Unit Partner (AO6/NRG6) to support our rural and remote facilities in the Central Highlands.

The role involves leading safety and quality initiatives, monitoring clinical and operational safety indicators, and ensuring compliance with standards like NSQHSS and ACHS. You will collaborate with clinicians and staff to identify improvement areas, investigate incidents, and contribute to policy development. The ideal candidate would have experience in quality improvement, risk management, and clinical governance, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently during after-hours.

Join us to enhance patient safety and care quality in a flexible, supportive environment. Sound like the fit for you, apply now!

Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital, located 300 km west of Queensland's coast, serves a community of around 28,000 residents, including 15,000 in Emerald. The 32-bed facility features two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering emergency, acute, maternity, perioperative, mental health, palliative, child health, infusion, HITH, and primary care services. Nearby, three smaller Multi-Purpose Health Services (MPHS) operate in Blackwater, Springsure, and Woorabinda, along with two primary care centers at Gemfields and Capella. Blackwater MPHS is a busy 16-bed rural facility providing acute, aged care, emergency, outpatient, and radiology services. Springsure supports local mining and agriculture, offering integrated health services. Woorabinda MPHS is a 28-bed service providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and residential aged care 175 km west of Rockhampton.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the position is to advocate for and provide advice to the Central Highlands Unit across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service on contemporary quality, safety, and risk management practices to meet the business unit's strategic and operational objectives, CQ Health Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) EQuIPNational Standards.

About you:

Nurse Grade 6 (1)

• Mandatory qualifications: Registered Nurse qualification with a current registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A relevant postgraduate certificate or post graduate diploma is an expectation of this position. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe is expected and will form part of the performance and development plan.

AO6

• While not mandatory, a relevant clinical qualification and experience or significant experience in a similar position in a clinical environment would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $74,161 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $54.44 - $65.56 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5H656243

Applications close: Sunday, 14 September 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 11) 2022.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH5H656243 - QSR Business Unit Partner (M Abbott) AO6 (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description
  
  CH5H656243 - QSR Business Unit Partner (M Abbott) NRG6 (PDF, 343KB)
  Role Description