Quality & Risk Consultant

About the role

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is recruiting a Quality and Risk Consultant for a fixed-term secondment at 0.8 EFT until 26 February 2027, covering all four Melbourne private campuses. The role suits a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with a strong clinical background, risk management experience in acute care and a passion for continual improvement. Training, support and mentoring are provided.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate timely reviews of clinical incidents and risks
• Coordinate and take part in root cause analyses, critical systems reviews and complaint investigations
• Audit and collect data
• Develop and support continuous improvement activities in clinical areas
• Lead actively in NSQHS Standards committees, working parties and accreditation activities

Required profile

• Strong clinical background in acute healthcare
• Experience in incident and risk management and implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Commitment to quality improvement and excellent patient care
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and teamwork experience

What we offer

• Salary packaging option
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Workplace giving program (Give4Good)
• Options to buy additional leave
• Staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA private hospital