Senior Improvement Lead
Senior Improvement Lead
Clinical Excellence Commission
Where you'll be working
The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is committed to providing leadership in safety and quality to improve health care for patients in NSW. The primary focus of the CEC is to promote and support improved clinical care, safety and quality across the NSW public health system, and to meet functions specified by the Minister for Health. The CEC Strategic Plan places priority on delivering high performing reliable systems and ensuring safety and quality in the provision of healthcare for ‘every patient, every time’ is consistent across NSW Health.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Improvement Lead - Mental Health Patient Safety Program will provide leadership for improvement within the directorate specifically regarding the NSW Mental Health Patient Safety - Least Restrictive Practice initiative as well as other NSW Mental Health Patient Safety Program priorities.
The position is responsible for applying expert skills, knowledge and experience of improvement methodology/science to investigate and facilitate solutions through supporting clinicians, clinical teams and the health system to improve quality and safety of care. The position will take a lead role in the Mental Health Patient Safety Program team in delivering and implementation of improvement methodology, tools, resources and initiatives for the Mental Health Patient Safety Program priorities and reporting on these to the Principal Lead Mental Health Patient Safety Program.
What are we looking for?
- Enthusiastic team members with a 'can-do' attitude
- Commitment to outstanding customer service
- Innovative thinkers who strive for excellence
What can we offer you?
- Career Development
- A culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28-day roster cycle
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ571292
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
How to apply - your application to be considered must include both:
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the below selection criteria.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ571292 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent; with extensive experience, knowledge and demonstrated achievements in mental health service improvement and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience and application of improvement tools and the use of data for quality improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all aspects of project and program management including, leading, planning, managing resources, developing, implementing and evaluating safety and quality programs in a State-wide or large-scale setting.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple and concurrent initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience developing effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including liaising with and influencing stakeholders to adopt and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Superior analytical skills including demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; conducting data analysis and interpretation; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.
- High level verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting complex written documents such as reports, briefs and advice for senior managers.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kimberley Fitzpatrick on kimberley.fitzpatrick@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Commitment to Diversity
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.
Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au
Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au
Things to consider when submitting application:
To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:
- an Australian Citizen, or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 11:59PM
