SCHN - Quality & Process Improvement Lead
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ587559 Requisition #
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: 38
Requisition ID: REQ587559
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.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
In addition the Quality & Process Improvement Lead will work collaboratively with other staff within SCHN as required to ensure that we are providing the highest quality care and service possible. This includes supporting and embedding sustained practices to meet the requirements of Accreditation and NSW Health quality & safety service level agreements.
Although primarily based at Westmead or Randwick, the position will be required to travel across the sites occasionally.
- Tertiary qualifications in a health care discipline and/or equivalent experience within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement methodology and to lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure that improvements made are evaluated, sustained and ethical considerations mitigated.
- Demonstrated knowledge of facilitating group training/education sessions and/or a wiliness to learn.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NSQHS Standards (Edition 2) and facilitation of accreditation across an organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, document and demonstrate compliance to external standards, including conducting audits, report writing and taking action to help improve these results. While assisting staff to interpret results and prioritise improvements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospital acquired complications and their impact on healthcare settings.
- Excellent computer skills with how to use Microsoft Office programs and an ability to quickly acquire proficient skills in new software as required.
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.
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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Marguerite Pain on Marguerite.Pain@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
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 12/07/2025
