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Katherine West Health BoardKatherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Quality Risk and Safety Officer. This is a full-time continuing position.The Quality, Risk and Safety Officer is integral in supporting Katherine West Health Board in maintaining a safe environment for both staff and clients while promoting a culture of improvement across the operations, ensuring that our services are responsive to the unique needs of the communities served.This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about safety and quality, supporting continuous improvement. This position will expand your knowledge of the corporate functions of a remote primary health care service and develop highly sought-after transferable skills.Position DescriptionKatherine West Health Board, established in 1998, is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing clinical, preventative, and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and satellite centres, KWHB services an area over twice the size of Tasmania (162,000 km), helping improve health and wellbeing in some of Australia''s most remote communities.Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):Conducting audits related to quality, risk, and safety in our communities, utilizing the KWHB Quality Management System (QMS).Preparing reports on audit findings, highlighting key issues, and recommending corrective actions.Identifying and promoting opportunities for process improvements and working collaboratively with the Manager of Quality, Risk, and Safety.Providing general administrative support and participating in meetings with healthcare staff and other stakeholders.The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AO3 to AO4 (negotiable based on skills and experience), plus superannuation and a range of benefits including:Relocation & repatriation assistanceSalary sacrificing6 weeks of annual leaveDaily travel allowance when working away from KatherineThorough workplace training and orientationProfessional development opportunities and allowancesFlexible work and leave optionsAdditional Information:If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the KWHB Human Resources Team at (08) 8971 9300 or email hr@kwhb.com.au.The start date is negotiable depending on the candidate''s availability.Find out more about working for Katherine West Health Board here.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career, and enhance your cultural knowledge while making a positive difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr