Patient Safety Coordinator (Grade 6), Safety Quality & Improvement Unit
Find, connect, shape your Victorian GovernmentEmployment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Administration - Quality
Req Id - 7705
- Make a real impact by improving patient safety across Barwon Health
- Extend your career, gain invaluable experience
- Fantastic permanent full-time opportunity (80 hours per fortnight ) with ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and Salary packaging benefits
About the role
As the Patient Safety Coordinator you will be responsible for the co-ordination and facilitation of the review of serious adverse patient safety events across Barwon Health in collaboration with the Deputy Director SQI Patient Safety. The co-ordinator works with the Deputy Director of Patient Safety to support the Serious Adverse Patient Safety Event (SAPSE) process to meet the requirements of Statutory Duty of Candour (SDC).
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage clinical incidents and patient safety events, including monitoring, documentation, escalation, and reporting through VHIMS/RiskMan to support safe, high-quality care at Barwon Health.
- Support clinical governance and review processes, including Mortality and Morbidity reviews, Sentinel Event notifications, and evaluation of recommendations from incident investigations.
- Contribute to education and training initiatives, incorporating learnings from incidents into staff education, alerts, and forums to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with information management, occupational health and safety, and organisational policies, maintaining accurate records, promoting best practice, and supporting quality improvement activities.
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary degree in a relevant health discipline with at least 5 years’ experience in quality management and accreditation within a tertiary health service.
- Proven ability to lead projects and drive change in large healthcare organisations, influencing senior staff and executive teams.
- Strong knowledge of safety and quality performance indicators, monitoring, reporting requirements, and relevant health service policies and regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing a team and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Katherine Frick
Email: katherine.frick@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42158929
Application closing date: 27 March, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.