The Royal Children's Hospital

Quality & Clinical Governance Coordinator

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $101k/yr  •  Northbridge, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Use your analytical expertise to strengthen systems that ensure safe, high-quality and accredited services for vulnerable communities. In this governance-focused role, you’ll support accreditation processes, monitor quality and risk, and drive continuous improvement across Ruah.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforce. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Quality & Clinical Governance Coordinator coordinates clinical governance and quality activities across Ruah’s programs and services. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, policy and system improvement, and supporting organisational readiness for accreditation.

This is a governance-focused role, responsible for oversight, monitoring and system improvement (not the delivery of direct clinical care).

You will work collaboratively as part of Ruah's Governance Team to strengthen governance practices and support informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collect, analyse and report on clinical incidents, risks and service practice issues
  • Develop and maintain clinical governance data, reports and dashboards for committees and leadership
  • Support accreditation activities and ongoing organisational readiness
  • Review and improve policies, systems and processes in line with legislation and standards
  • Provide advice and briefings to internal committees and stakeholders
  • Contribute to training, audits and improvement projects across the organisation

This role requires demonstrated application of governance knowledge to improve clinical systems and practice across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent position.

What we’re looking for

You are analytical, organised and collaborative, with the ability to work across complex service environments and translate data into meaningful insights.

You have experience in governance, quality and/or compliance relating to clinical processes and are comfortable working at a systems and organisational level.

You will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of clinical governance, quality and risk management frameworks
  • Strong data analysis, audit and reporting capability
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement and change
  • Experience in community services, health, mental health or human services in governance (clinical) and quality related roles (desirable)
  • An understanding of diversity, inclusion and culturally safe practice (desirable)

What do we offer?

  • Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award), starting at over $101,000
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexible options (including access after 6 months’ service)
  • Excellent salary packaging to significantly increase your take‑home pay, including:
  • Up to $15,900 in core salary packaging
  • An additional $2,650 in meal and entertainment packaging
  • Options for travel, accommodation, parking, education expenses and more
  • Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Free Ruah‑paid Journey Cover (insurance for travel to and from work)
  • Opportunities to be active in the Ruah community through Pride events, working groups and reconciliation initiatives
  • Ruah encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

Required compliance documents:

  • Current drivers’ license
  • National Police Clearance Certificate

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, login/create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 3 July 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Simon Pham, Head of Governance, at simon.pham@ruah.org.au

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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