Quality Coordinator

Ongoing, Part Time (48 hours per fortnight)Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working$68,482 - $89,902 (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world‑leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients. About the teamThe Quality team supports Peter Mac to deliver safe, high‑quality and continuously improving care. Working across clinical and non‑clinical services, the team supports quality and risk management systems, incident management, accreditation and consumer participation, partnering with stakeholders to embed best practice and strengthen patient safety and service outcomes.
About the roleThe Quality Coordinator plays an important role in supporting quality, safety and accreditation activities across Peter Mac. Working in partnership with clinical and operational teams, you will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of quality systems, lead audits and reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and service delivery.
A regular day will see you:
Facilitate organisation‑wide quality improvement, accreditation and audit activities.Monitor, analyse and report on quality and safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on quality frameworks, standards and continuous improvement methodologies.Lead clinical incident reviews including Serious Adverse Patient Safety Event and Sentinel Event reviews.Contribute to the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and quality systems.Facilitate and lead governance committee meetings. About youYou are a collaborative and detail‑focused professional with a strong interest in quality, safety and continuous improvement. You are comfortable working in a complex healthcare environment and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.
You’ll bring with you:
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in quality, healthcare or a related field.3-5 years’ experience in a senior role within a health organisation.Experience supporting quality improvement, audit and/or accreditation activities.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and provide insights.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.Demonstrated understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take‑home payDiscounted health insurance and eye careA comprehensive health and wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclistsOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spacesPathways for professional development and career opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, and purchased leave optionsFlexible, hybrid working arrangements Inclusion and belongingPeter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age. Join us!If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to COVID‑19, influenza and other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, we are here to support you. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet every selection criterion and encourage applications where transferable experience can be demonstrated.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact us.
Hiring Manager: Liz BogdanContact Number: (03) 85598779Email: liz.bogdan@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 27 August 2026