Become a part of our mission to improve patient care by applying your skills in the position of Quality, Safety and Risk Management Lead!

The Quality, Safety and Risk Management Lead will work to advise and advocate for the business unit on modern practices in quality, safety, and risk management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service priorities, and the Australian Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP) National Standards.

Interested? Submit your application now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialist advice and support to the Gladstone and Banana Unit on all aspects of quality and safety, quality improvement including Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Quality, Safety and Risk (QSR) strategic priorities and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other key standards while collaborating to ensure a standardised approach with QSR Unit CQHHS.

About you:

Administration Officer (AO7) – no mandatory qualifications are required; however a relevant post-graduate certificate is highly desirable.

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Nurse Grade 7) - current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position. A relevant post-graduate certificate is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $166,569 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $68.60 - $73.62 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.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5E640254

Applications close: Monday, 16 June 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.

• GL5E640254 - QSR Management Lead AO (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description
  
  GL5E640254 - QSR Management Lead NRG (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants