Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement is responsible for:
- The leadership and implementation of the local and integrated quality, improvement and patient safety program, consistent with the organisational needs of Hospitals South and in keeping with contemporary practice.
- High level leadership and management of the change and improvement agenda, supporting the local management team to achieve measurable improvements in the performance of processes they are accountable for.
- Supporting the Organisation in achieving accreditation under the national safety and quality standards.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 May 2025.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification
General Stream, Band 8
Salary
$135,408 - $144,527 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Clinical registration and/or health service management experience
- Extensive experience managing and leading a complex team
- Quality Improvement and/or Process Specialist certification
- Current Driver’s Licence
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Professor Kate Burbury
Executive Director of Medical Services & Research
Phone number: 6166 8258
Email address: kate.l.burbury@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.