Consultant - Quality Improvement

Job Description

Salary – Grade 5 $97,614 per annum plus superannuation The Organisation: At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, the way we influence the health system and the way we interact with each other and our stakeholders. As a not-for-profit organisation, and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria and 31 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to pilot innovative programs.Whether it's supporting individuals with chronic conditions, enhancing mental health services, or reducing avoidable hospital stays, our focus is commissioning primary healthcare services that are accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive, sustainable, and importantly meet population needs and prevent disease. About the role: Join us in a key Consultant Quality Improvement role, fostering partnerships across diverse primary health sectors. Collaborate with stakeholders from General Practice, allied health, nursing, and midwifery to ensure quality access to primary care. Lead by example, championing evidence-based practices and innovative care models. Empower health services through expert guidance and coaching to drive continuous improvement in systems and processes. In this role, you will: Coach stakeholders in adopting and embedding best practice continuous improvement activities Use data systems for informed decisions and positive change Share the latest research to inform practice Guide strategies for informed decisions and positive change Lead change to implement government initiatives in primary care To be successful in this position the incumbent will be able to demonstrate: Tertiary qualification in Health or Business, with a minimum of three years’ experience in health or related field Relationship and contract management with strong communication skills Knowledge of primary health sectors Quality improvement experience How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications close: Monday 24 February 2025 at 11.59 pm Recruitment enquiries: Sophie Bond, Manager – General Practice Engagement, via email: or phone: (03) 4408 5616. What we offer: Flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times and balanced work from home and office options The opportunity to maximise take-home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 on everyday living expenses and $2,650 towards meal entertainment each year Access to an employee assistance program with free counselling Access to professional and personal development – 2 days study leave per year Up to 15 personal leave days annually Life leave – two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need Cultural, ceremonial and religious leave – up to 3 days paid and 10 days unpaid per year Successful candidates will be required to provide two references, and a recent criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a workplace culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. We are committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. We can make reasonable adjustments that you may need, at application, during the interview process and in employment. If you need assistance or have any questions about adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact Amanda via or (03) 4408 5644. At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health equity in our communities. We recognise cultural humility as a life-long commitment to self-reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society. Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River). We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices. We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us. We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples. We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr