Principal, Quality Management

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Role Title:   Principal, Quality Management Officer
Employment Type:  Full Time – Ongoing
Role Classification:  Clerk Grade 11/12
Remuneration:  $124,965.00 - $144,521.00 (pa) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Hours per Week:  35
Location: Gladesville
Requisition ID:  REQ54094
Closing Date:  27 July 2018 11:59pm

About this role
The Medical Council exists to maintain high standards of medical practice in NSW. It protects  the health and safety of the public by responding to notifications and complaints about NSW medical practitioners from members of the public, other regulators and members of other health professions. The Council functions under the NSW provisions of the Health Practitioner National Law and works in close collaboration with co-regulators, the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority(AHPRA).
 
This role is responsible for giving effect to the Council's focus on continuous improvement and high quality decision making through the design, implementation and evaluation of operational and research projects and activities with an overall quality theme. In consultation with your collaborators, you will lead a small team with diverse professional backgrounds to drive business improvement, research and quality projects within the Medical Council.  
 
About you
The successful candidate could come from a range of professional backgrounds. We seek someone with an innovative approach and strong project and change management qualifications and experience. Prior experience in the health sector is an advantage but not essential.
 
Where you'll be working
The Medical Council is situated in the beautiful Gladesville Hospital grounds, with parking and easy access to public transport.
 
What you'll be doing
As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead the development of evidence based decision making to support the work of the Council and its Committees.  You will drive sound planning and operational efficiency through meaningful business and process improvement projects, and you will translate data and research  into the development and evaluation of new and existing business practices.
 
 
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1. Click here for the Role Description
   
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3. All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV (no more than 3 pages)
   
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For role related queries or questions contact Caroline Lamb on (02) 9879 2211 or [email protected]
 
TARGETED QUESTIONS
 
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
 

1. Please provide an example of a research project or quality improvement program you were involved in that delivered measurable improvements.  Briefly explain what were the challenges and how you addressed them.   What was your role, and how did you ensure the project objectives were met?
    
   
2. Please describe your process for setting short-term and long-term goals for a team?  Please outline what steps you take to keep yourself and your team accountable and able to deliver results against those goals.
   

 
The Ministry of Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be one of the following:
•  an Australian Citizen, or
•  a permanent resident of Australia, or
•  a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
•  a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
 
To learn more about working at the Ministry of Health, please visit our career portal.
 
Applications Close: 27 July 2018 11:59pm