Senior Quality and Improvement Specialist

Why Join RMH?

- Part time on going opportunity | 48 hours per fortnight
- Work alongside a supportive and collaborative team
- Generous salary packaging, additional leave and hybrid working arrangements

About the role

The RMH Quality and Improvement (QI) team are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Quality and Improvement Specialist with a passion for Safe, Timely, Equitable and Person-centred care to join our collaborative and supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with clinical services and colleagues across the organisation to deliver a contemporary Whole System Quality framework.

Responsibilities include supporting effective, best practice adverse event management; driving continuous improvement and innovation; and developing strategies to ensure ongoing readiness for National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards assessment and other accreditation activities.

Key Accountabilities

- Partner with senior leaders and clinicians to lead a proactive, organisation-wide approach to clinical governance, quality and safety.
- Lead implementation of the Integrated Clinical Governance Model, translating it into practical tools, processes and advice.
- Provide expert guidance on clinical risk, patient safety, assurance and quality improvement.
- Build capability and foster a culture of accountability, learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Work with service leaders and frontline teams to identify and implement best-practice solutions that improve healthcare delivery.

About You

- Strong experience in whole-system quality,



clinical governance, risk and patient safety within acute healthcare.
- Minimum 5 years’ acute healthcare experience, with knowledge of improvement science and systems thinking.
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior clinicians and executives, and model The Melbourne Way.
- Skilled in project and change management, with the ability to shape and implement organisation-wide improvements.
- Proactive, accountable and outcomes-focused, with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee perks
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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📌 Senior Quality Improvement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne