Job Description

About the role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate is seeking a suitably qualified Quality Coordinator to join the team. This is a permanent, part-time position (64 hours per fortnight).

The Quality Coordinator role is part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Leadership Team. The position will play a vital role in maintaining accreditation standards, conducting audits, managing incidents and feedback, and preparing committee reports. This will be done in collaboration with relevant managers, staff of SWH, and report to the Executive Director Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.

Key accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Daily monitoring of incidents and feedback.
• Collecting, analysing, and reporting data relevant to quality improvement and risk management.
• Provide leadership in patient safety principles and accreditation requirements through delegated committees within SWH.

Position overview

• Part-time (64 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.

What you bring

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. As the Mental Health Quality Coordinator, you will ensure the Mental Health leadership team has access to current and relevant information relating to Quality Management, Governance, and quality improvement activities within the Mental Health Services Directorate.

Key Requirements:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications with AHPRA registration (where required) and/or registration with a relevant board or association:

Nursing:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with relevant postgraduate qualifications in mental health; and
• At least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.

Allied Health:

• Occupational Therapy: Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA, or
• Psychology: Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, or
• Social Work: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• At least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
• Desirable: Postgraduate studies in health management or quality management.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 19 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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