Unique opportunity to work with the Bayside Local Health Network!

• Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking
• Multiple positions, Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time until June 2027
• Classification : Grade 5 HS5*, above award remuneration considered*

Who We Are and What We Stand For 
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 
 
What You Will Be Doing 

About the Safer Together Program

The Safer Together Program (STP) is Safer Care Victoria’s (SCV) statewide safety improvement initiative, designed to build a continuously improving, person-centred, and sustainable health system. The STP Improvement Lead will support the implementation and sustainability of the program across the Bayside Local Health Service Network (LHSN). The Bayside LHSN is a collaborative partnership across six health services, including Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health.

This is contracted position, funded by Safer Care Victoria for up to 2 years, reporting to the Bayside LHSN STP Coordinator. The role is regionally based and operates under a flexible, hybrid working model, offering a balance of remote work and on-site engagement. Responsibilities span both rural and metropolitan health services, supporting local implementation and fostering collaboration across the network. As a key liaison between Safer Care Victoria and local services, the Improvement Lead ensures statewide priorities are embedded into local practice, cultivates collaboration, and supports the development of sustainable systems that enhance safety and quality at every level.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information: Position Description

Qualifications and/or experience

• Tertiary qualifications in health, public health, quality improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in leading patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability support teams in improvement science and change management.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and navigating complex systems.
• Familiarity with the Victorian healthcare system and SCV’s strategic priorities is desirable.
• Experience in building QI capability through tailored coaching, mentoring, and training using evidence-based quality improvement methods such as the IHI Model for Improvement.
• Demonstrated strength in project management, strategic thinking, and organisational skills, with a focus on sustainable improvement and innovation.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700 (option 1).

For role specific information contact: Naomi Winter on NWinter@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 12th August 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Additional Requirements 
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/ 

*Please refer to the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.