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Quality Coordinator
Herston
Support the Pathology Queensland Quality Manger to lead quality and clinical governance initiatives that support pathology services across Queensland. This senior leadership opportunity combines quality management, regulatory compliance, auditing and continuous improvement to help drive excellence across one of Australia's largest public pathology networks.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Pathology |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CSQ685807 |
| Closing date | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Tanya Kennedy |
| Contact details | 0733289513 Access the National Relay Service |
The purpose of this role is to lead and support the delivery of Pathology Queensland's Clinical Governance and Quality Management Framework, ensuring services meet regulatory and accreditation requirements while driving continual improvement, risk management and best-practice service delivery across the state.
What you'll do
In this role you will provide statewide leadership in clinical governance and quality management, coordinate regulatory and accreditation activities, lead internal audit programs and compliance reviews, manage quality improvement initiatives, undertake root cause investigations and corrective action processes, provide expert advice on quality systems and regulatory requirements, analyse performance data and trends, prepare executive reports and governance documentation, deliver training and education programs, and foster a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across Pathology Queensland.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification
- Has extensive experience within pathology laboratory environments
- Has demonstrated expertise in quality management, clinical governance and accreditation systems
- Has experience conducting audits, compliance reviews and quality investigations
- Can influence, engage and build relationships across large and diverse stakeholder groups
- Has strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- 38 hour full time working week
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
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