About the role
Mater Private Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for the role of Quality and Safety Manager to cover a maximum term contract until 28th December, working full time hours.
This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services Springfield and is responsible for activities relating to Quality and Clinical Safety Management, including accreditation, which are essential to the licensing, service level agreements and contracts of this service. This important role is embedded within the leadership team and will be suited to individuals who are self-motivated and able to manage a diverse range of activities whilst ensuring high quality communication.
With a focus on quality systems, consumer experience and managing clinical risk/safety this role will work collaboratively to ensure quality governance systems and clinical risk frameworks are in place and functioning effectively, and there is a continuous improvement cycle in the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
You will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services Mater Springfield and work collaboratively with the statewide Clinical governance team responsible for activities relating to Quality and Clinical Safety Management, and accreditation, across Mater Health, which are essential to the licensing, service level agreements and contracts. This role focuses on quality systems, consumer experience and managing clinical risk/safety. This role will work collaboratively with staff and managers/clinicians to ensure quality governance systems are in place, clinical risk frameworks are functioning effectively, and there is a continuous improvement cycle in the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
- Relevant qualification and/or substantial work experience in managing organisational clinical governance/quality systems at a group-wide and facility level
- Be registered health practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in leading, implementing and maintaining a quality management system and executing quality improvement measures
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating workplace practices against accreditation standards, quality systems and organisational policies and procedures
- Demonstrated experience in risk and change management
- Develop, monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes through data collection, analysis and reporting of relevant data, key performance indicators and outcome measures
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding the role, please contact Tilana Van Deventer – Director of Clinical Services, Springfield. e: tilana.vandeventer@mater.org.au ph: 07 3098 4906
Applications close on Friday, 16th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
