Position Profile:

Provides leadership, oversight and assurance of the regional patient safety and quality improvement program. Ensures that the Region meets the requirements of the WA Health Clinical Governance Safety and Quality Governance and Policy Framework; National Safety and Quality requirements including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, the Aged Care Quality Standards and WACHS strategic objectives.

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar' vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours,



ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

- Clinical Governance and Patient Safety Demonstrated expertise in patient safety and quality, including the implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of clinical governance frameworks, quality systems and safety initiatives within a complex healthcare workplace.
- Strategic Analysis and Data-Informed Improvement Demonstrated ability to apply data-informed decision-making, critical thinking and continuous improvement methodologies to identify risks, evaluate outcomes and deliver measurable improvements in patient safety, quality and organisational performance.
- Workforce Capability, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Demonstrated ability to guide and support teams, foster a positive safety and quality culture, and build productive stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and advisory skills, while promoting compliance with relevant legislative and organisational requirements

Employee Benefits:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance




- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Jodie Morton on 08 9144 7653 or [email protected].

Applicants Are Required To Provide

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrou

📌 Regional Manager Patient Safety and Quality (Wyndham)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Wyndham