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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta or Whyalla
• ASO3 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 30 September 2026)
  
• Base Salary Range: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join our team as a Quality Risk and Safety Officer and lead initiatives that improve healthcare safety and quality!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

About Port Augusta.pdf

About Whyalla.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving continuous improvement in healthcare quality and safety. As a Quality Risk and Safety Officer, you will play a key role in supporting quality initiatives and enhancing patient outcomes across the region. Reporting to the Regional QRS Manager, your responsibilities will span across data analysis, report preparation, and process improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to meaningful quality and safety projects that directly impact patient care
• Support various portfolio areas with data management, register maintenance, and system oversight
• Play a pivotal role in coordinating and maintaining the FUNLHN Audit Schedule
• Oversee the administration and monitoring of patient incident reporting to ensure high standards of care and compliance

This is a great opportunity for a proactive professional passionate about quality improvement and patient safety to make a tangible difference in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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About You:

• Experience and skills in excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, data collection and reporting. Any experience in Power BI reporting would be considered highly desirable.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 903015

Want To Know More? Contact:

Wendy Voorendt - Quality Risk and Safety Manager, 0435 533 775, wendy.voorendt@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

903015 ASO3 Role Description.pdf

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