Strengthen clinical
governance and lead accreditation
readiness.
Turn
data into action and drive safer, higher-quality
care.
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This is a Permanent Full Time position.
Part time and job share
will be considered.
Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be
considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12
months).
The PCHN Safety, Quality and Performance team is evolving, with
a strong focus on supporting frontline care delivery, strengthening
contemporary governance and service improvement, and embedding
robust safety and quality systems across Perth Children's Hospital
and Neonatology (PCHN).
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Safety and
Quality Coordinator
to lead and coordinate safety,
quality and clinical governance activities across PCHN with a
particular focus on accreditation readiness, quality improvement,
and safety and quality performance.
Reporting to the Director, Safety, Quality and Performance
PCHN, you will work closely with clinical teams, directorates,
senior leaders and governance committees to strengthen safety and
quality systems and translate safety and quality data, governance
requirements and service priorities into practical
improvements.
You will partner with the CAHS Accreditation team, NSQHS
Standards Committee's leads and PCHN Directorates to support the
service through ongoing accreditation readiness activities.
You will provide subject matter expertise and promote
consistency across governance committees in identifying gaps and
ensure evidence and improvement activities are appropriately
monitored.
You will also lead the collection, analysis and reporting of
clinical safety and quality data.
You will monitor dashboards and
key safety and quality indicators, identify emerging issues and
work with stakeholders to understand performance and determine
appropriate action.
Where data identifies an opportunity for
improvement, you will work with clinical teams and the Senior
Quality Improvement Coordinator to connect initiatives with the
PCHN QI Program where appropriate.
Key responsibilities include
Leading and coordinating PCHN safety, quality and clinical
governance programs and providing support to divisional safety
and quality teams.
Providing expert advice on clinical governance, safety,
quality and performance measurement to support strategic
decision-making.
Coordinating safety and quality reporting requirements
arising from CAHS and PCHN priorities.
Working with the CAHS Business Intelligence Unit to develop
and improve reporting formats and dashboards that support
clinical governance and decision-making.
Undertaking complex analysis of data and providing clear
reports and briefings to senior leaders and governance
committees.
Supporting the development and implementation of clinical
audit and outcome measurement activities, including clinician
and patient-reported outcome measures.
Developing and supporting education and capability-building
in clinical governance, safety and quality data, audit and
information systems.
Contributing to the development of safety and quality
frameworks, policies, resources and systems that strengthen
clinical governance across PCHN.
About You
If you have considerable experience in a relevant health related
role, together with experience applying contemporary clinical
governance frameworks, national standards and accreditation
requirements within a health service,



and strong understanding of
clinical safety, quality and risk management principles and
practices, we encourage you to apply.
About our Team
Our team works in partnership with the PCHN directorates
(Medical, Surgical, Allied Health & Neonatology), clinical teams
and CAHS colleagues to support safe, high-quality care.
We lead and
coordinate work across clinical governance, accreditation
readiness, quality improvement, clinical incident and risk
management, policy, safety and quality performance reporting and
system-wide learning.
Through engagement with our workforce and consumers we ensure
that our patients and their families are active partners in their
healthcare journey and contribute to the continuous improvement of
our services.
We are committed to fostering a culture of learning,
continuous improvement and innovation, identifying emerging trends,
evaluating best practice and implementing practical solutions that
strengthen patient safety and improve outcomes for children, young
people and their families.
We are looking for collaborative and motivated,
improvement-minded people who can build strong relationships,
support PCHN and CAHS to deliver on safety and quality priorities,
and help drive practical, sustainable improvements across PCHN.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online ().
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online.
This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed
throughout the recruitment process.
For your written application please provide the following:
A
statement addressing selection criteria 1, 2 and
3
as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3
pages.
(View the applicant information package and Job
Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including
the selection criteria).
(Please note that examples of how you have applied your
skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have
met the selection criteria).
A current resume which summarises your experience,
qualifications and how you can meet the position
requirements.
Please provide the name, email, and contact details
of two referees who can be contacted to provide a
reference.
Referees should include at least one individual
who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
(We
will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting
your listed referees).
Selection Criteria:
Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information:
We
encourage you to contact
Lauren
Bell on
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or
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with any specific questions related to
this role.
Help in submitting your application:
If
you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Eligibility:
Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to




be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Fixed
term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas
that allow working rights within Australia.
Sponsorship is not currently available for this
position.
Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff
in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may
also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act **** applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be
the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western
Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for
infants, children, and young people.
CAHS comprises three service
areas: Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community
Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS).
With over **** employees, our services are delivered at PCH and
King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network
of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For further information about the advantages of working for CAHS,
please click here and
for further information regarding CAHS' services, please
click here
CAHS values:
To achieve our vision
of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values
of
Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets
the access needs of all applicants.
If you require any reasonable
adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support
your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via *********
or by calling ************.
All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.

📌 Senior Safety And Quality Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth