Description:
Founded in 1996, Jobfit Health Group is a leading occupational healthcare provider with wholly owned and operated centres across Australia and New Zealand.We are the industry leader in the delivery of pre-employment medical assessments and pre-employment work fitness assessments, and offer additional services in health surveillance, injury management and prevention, drug and alcohol screenings, and health and wellness.
Our business heritage and culture of innovation sets us apart, fostering a commitment to our clients’ interests that is second to none. We go where our clients need us and have a proven ability to deliver our occupational health services in rural and remote locations in addition to metropolitan areas. Our centres are a ‘one-stop shop’, offering consistent service quality, reliability, and professional expertise.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety & Quality Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across Jobfit’s operations. The Safety & Quality Manager will ensure compliance with healthcare standards, support patient and staff safety initiatives, and facilitate quality improvement programs to enhance clinical and operational outcomes.
The role will work closely with interdisciplinary teams and will be supported by Partnered Health’s central support function to facilitate Corporate Health & Wellbeing’s Workplace Health and Safety and Patient Safety governance systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of patient and staff safety through education, training, and engagement.
- Design, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and organisational performance.
- Maintain and monitor quality management systems to align with ISO9001 QMS standards.
- Facilitate Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) governance, including conducting audits and reviewing safety system policies and procedures.
- Lead patient safety programs, including risk assessments, incident reporting, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations, including accreditation standards (e.g., NSQHS, CMWHS).
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement process improvements.
- Prepare reports and documentation to support accreditation and certification processes.
- Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety, Patient Safety, or Quality Management Systems (essential).
- 3+ years of experience in workplace health & safety, patient safety, and clinical governance.
- Experience in accreditation, risk management, and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and clinical governance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Competitive salary – paid above Award.
- Novated leasing.
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellbeing support.
- Professional development opportunities through our in-house learning centre.
Jobfit Health Group is part of Partnered Health. The group is made up of a number of established businesses that have been delivering health services to more than five million people over the last 25 years including Jobfit Health Group, Partnered Health Medical Centres, Fuel Your Life, Northcare Physio, Baseline Onsite, and New View Psychology. Together in Healthcare.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a successful candidate is found.
Jobfit Health Group
Partnering with business for a healthy workforce www.jobfit.com.au
3 Mar 2025;
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