Quality Partner - Specialty Medicine, Cancer and Allied Health at Monash Health

Clayton, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Governance, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Clinical Incident Review, Risk Management, Clinical Procedures Review, NSQHS Standards Implementation, Best Practice Standards Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, London Protocol Methodology, Change Management, Interpersonal Skills, Engagement Skills, Report Writing, Clinical Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Monash Health is a great place to work Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers. Leverage your clinical skills and experience to support the delivery of excellent patient care every time. Strong clinical governance process focus. Impact patient safety and quality improvement organisation-wide Apply your clinical knowledge to embed strong clinical governance processes Part time, temporary (12 months) Quality Clinical Governance Unit (QCGU) at Monash Health Led by the Chief Medical Officer and working closely with key stakeholders, the QCGU supports our Program leaders to embed strong clinical governance processes. This is critical to underpin the delivery of safe and effective care to every patient, every time. We now have a great opportunity for an outstanding clinical professional to join our well-regarded Quality and Clinical Governance team in a part time (0.6-0.8EFT), temporary position. About the Role In this important role, you will work closely with Specialty Medicine, Cancer and Allied Health Program leaders and Service Directors to ensure a consistent, organisation-wide approach to patient safety and quality improvement across Monash Health. Your key responsibilities will comprise: ensuring clinical outcomes are monitored and improved; working with the Patient Safety Review team and programs to facilitate or lead reviews into clinical incidents and outcomes; supporting Program clinical governance meetings; adopting a consultative approach to the review of clinical procedures and guidelines in a timely fashion; overseeing the implementation and evaluation of relevant standards including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; working with the Risk team to facilitate review of the Program Risk Register; and Ensuring promotion of and compliance with best practice standards, professional standards and legislative requirements and policies and procedures. About You Your skills and experience to date include: a clinical background, with a demonstrated strong understanding of clinical governance; experience in quality and risk management within a healthcare setting; proven experience in implementing continuous clinical quality improvement; experience in implementing the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards; and excellent report writing skills. On a personal level, you can demonstrate: exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills; a consultative approach enabling you to readily build and develop relationships; proven change management capabilities; an understanding of, and positive contribution to a just culture; and a positive attitude in facilitating change and adopting new concepts. Experience in incident reviews (particularly using root cause analysis or London Protocol methodology) is considered advantageous but is not mandatory. What you need: Current AHPRA registration is not required but proven clinical experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. In return we offer: a friendly work environment a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the health of Victorians unique opportunities for education and support mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team salary packaging options that increase your take home pay cost effective staff car parking and gym membership Preferred candidates will require a clear Police Check and a current Working with Children’s Check prior to any offers of employment being made and as part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview. For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity futher, please reach out to Belinda Powell - Manager of Program Clinical Governance on 0438 999 984. Position Description can be found here We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Applications close: 2nd March 2026

Responsibilities

The role involves working with Specialty Medicine, Cancer, and Allied Health Program leaders to ensure a consistent, organization-wide approach to patient safety and quality improvement, including monitoring clinical outcomes and facilitating reviews of clinical incidents. Key duties include supporting clinical governance meetings, reviewing clinical procedures and guidelines, overseeing the implementation of safety standards, and managing the Program Risk Register.