Quality and Innovation Manager Kids Cancer Centre - REQ569695
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ569695
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person, with a passion for quality and safety to join our team at the Kids Cancer Centre as the Quality and Innovations manager.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the Quality and Process Improvement Lead is to improve patient outcomes by implementing a rigorous process of quality improvement across the department according to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. The position will support and guide teams within the KCC undertaking improvement projects. They will provide education, training and mentorship to build capacity and capability for staff in quality and continuous improvement methodology.
- A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Thorough understanding of quality improvement principles in the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and demonstrated experience in applying quality improvement methodology
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex, detailed and innovative strategies in a coherent manner
- Ability to undertake project planning, implementation and evaluation
- Highly developed strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated strength in solving patient and staff concerns
- Demonstrated effective planning and organising skills in a high-volume work environment with the ability to deliver multiple outcomes, make complex judgements and take initiative within delegated responsibilities and timeframes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively with a range of clinicians and non-clinicians
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachael McHenry on Rachael.McHenry@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 11/05/2025
