The Team:
Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) is the public oral health care provider in Tasmania and operates as a statewide service. All Tasmanian children aged 0 to 17 years and all Tasmanian adults holding a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card are eligible for care from OHST.
OHST is a team of approximately 300 people including dentists, oral health therapists, dental prosthetists, technicians, dental assistants and administrative staff. Care is provided from 33 clinics around Tasmania. Adult services are predominantly provided from 6 major dental centres located in Hobart (New Town), Clarence, Glenorchy, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie as well as the 3 Special Care Dental Units (located within hospital precincts). Child and Adolescent Services are provided predominantly from 23 community clinics which are either located in a community health centre or are a stand-alone clinic.
The Role:
As the Manager, Quality and Patient Safety for OHST, you will be responsible for managing and leading the Quality and Patient Safety Unit and fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment to deliver strategic and operational objectives. Your main tasks will include:
- Provide high level leadership and direction in the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate quality and patient safety improvement programs and strategies for OHST.
- Provide high-level consultative advice on a broad range of issues relating to quality and patient safety, including the development of strategic policy, planning, service development and performance reporting.
- Be responsible for ensuring the principles of patient safety and continuous quality improvement are applied in the delivery of OHST services across the State.
- Develop and manage OHST’s incident management and consumer feedback processes and systems, including associated monitoring, reporting and improvement activities.
- Represent OHST at meetings with internal and external stakeholders on quality improvement and infection control activities.
- Act as a resource and mentor to other staff employed throughout the service who are involved in the development and implementation of quality, patient safety and infection control strategies.
You will need:
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards and demonstrated experience in continuous quality improvement and patient safety issues within a health services delivery framework.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking high level policy development and evaluation and providing consultative advice to a senior management audience.
- High level management skills, including strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, together with demonstrated leadership and team management experience. Proven capacity to understand and make sound judgements about the political, social and organisational environment impacting on health services delivery within OHST.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Rhiannon Thomas
Phone number: 0488 124 088
Email address: rhiannon.thomas@ths.tas.gov.au
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