Quality Manager / Infection Prevention & Control / Education

Permanent Full-Time | Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital | Werribee, 3030

A unique opportunity to shape quality, safety and education in a growing private hospital

Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Manager / Infection Prevention & Control / Education professional to join our leadership team in a newly developed, multifaceted role.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician to take a broad and influential role across clinical governance, quality improvement, infection prevention and control, staff education and accreditation readiness.

Working closely with the Executive and clinical leadership teams, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality and safety of patient care while helping shape the ongoing development of our hospital.

About the Hospital

Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital is a leading private healthcare facility in Melbourne’s western suburbs, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment, medical detoxification, day procedures, outpatient services and emerging clinical services. The hospital is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care within a strong culture of clinical governance, continuous quality improvement and innovation.

About the Role

This is a diverse role that combines Quality Management, Infection Prevention & Control and Clinical Education, including:

• Leading the hospital's quality and clinical governance framework

• Coordinating quality improvement initiatives and monitoring clinical indicators

• Supporting accreditation, compliance and continuous improvement activities

• Leading infection prevention and control programs, surveillance and education while working with our third-party infection control auditors.

• Developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and clinical resources

• Overseeing the established education department on a broad perspective

• Monitoring incidents, complaints, trends and opportunities for improvement

• Supporting clinical risk management and implementation of corrective actions

• Preparing quality and governance reports for relevant committees and Executive leadership

• Promoting a strong culture of patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital

• Responsibility of reporting systems relevant to quality and infection control

This is an opportunity to:

• Be part of a growing and evolving private hospital

• Have genuine influence over quality and clinical governance

• Develop and strengthen infection prevention and control systems

• Shape the hospital's education and professional development framework

• Lead meaningful quality improvement initiatives

• Work directly with Executive and senior clinical leadership

• Make a visible contribution to patient safety and clinical outcomes

• Develop your leadership and governance expertise across multiple areas

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment

About You

We are looking for a passionate and proactive clinician who enjoys improving systems, developing people and driving better outcomes.

You will ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Experience in quality management, clinical governance and/or infection prevention and control

• Experience in clinical education and staff development (not essential but advantageous)

• Working towards Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control or already obtained

• Understanding of Australian healthcare standards, accreditation and regulatory requirements

• Strong clinical governance and risk management knowledge

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and identify trends

• A passion for patient safety, quality improvement and developing others

Previous experience within a private hospital environment will be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

If you are looking for a role where you can use your clinical expertise, influence organisational culture and make a tangible difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

Join Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital and help shape what quality, safety, education and clinical governance look like for the future.

Please address all enquiries to Dan Mabon (CEO/ DON) on ••••@wcph.com.au or call 03 •••• •646 for more information

Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why this unique opportunity interests you.