Governance Safety and Quality Coordinator

WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE

Vacancy Reference No. 683894

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment with the possibility of extension and / or permanency.

Position Profile : In this pivotal role, you will coordinate essential governance, safety, and quality improvement activities, developing and implementing integrated systems and processes across the service. You will collaborate extensively with stakeholders throughout CACH and the broader Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) to ensure our internal systems align with the health service governance framework and meet accreditation requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of key functions, including the development and review of integrated governance systems and operational policies to ensure compliance with legislation and professional standards. This position plays a crucial role in providing advice and training to staff, managing risks, supporting accreditation activities, and facilitating projects and changes that improve our governance and quality performance.

About Child & Adolescent Community Health (CACH) : Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people.

These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.

Visit Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services .

Eligibility to Apply : Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and / or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

Application Instructions : Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following :

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor / line manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Selection Criteria : Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information : We encourage you to contact Penny Curtis on .

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) : CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values : CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect, Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on or via email :

Other Conditions : WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family / carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 14 / 10 / 2026.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4 : 00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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