The Team:
The Clinical Systems Improvement (CSI) team within the Clinical Excellence and Innovation division supports safe, high‑quality care across Tasmania by administering and improving statewide quality and safety systems.
The team works closely with clinicians, managers, quality and safety staff, consumers and external vendors to ensure systems are reliable, user‑centred and support clinical governance, learning and continuous improvement across the Department of Health.
The Role:
The Quality and Safety Systems Officer supports the effective operation and ongoing improvement of quality and safety information systems used across the Department of Health.
The role provides system administration and user support, including access management, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, reporting and data quality activities. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the position contributes to system enhancements, documentation, training resources and quality improvement activities that support patient safety and service improvement.
You will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge, participation and experience in undertaking quality activities within a healthcare setting, with the ability to identify and develop relevant projects, programs and policies.
- Knowledge and understanding of various applications pertaining to quality management systems within a healthcare setting, including demonstrated experience and skills with advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including the demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff, and effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including consumers, in the development and implementation of quality improvement projects.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Agreement Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development.
- 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.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Amanda Cruwys
Nursing Director - Patient Safety
(03) 6777 4307
amanda.cruwys@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
