At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality management in medical imaging to ensure safe, high-quality services for kids.
- Company: Join the Royal Children's Hospital, a leader in paediatric care with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible hours, and access to childcare services.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team committed to continuous growth and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through quality imaging and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in health or quality management and experience in healthcare quality systems.
The predicted salary is between 111103 - 138928 $ per year.
The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
About the Role:
This is an Ongoing Part-Time position at 48 hours per fortnight within the Medical Imaging Department. The Medical Imaging Department (MID) sits within the Division of Access and Clinical Operations. The MID provides more than 90,000 paediatric inpatient and outpatient imaging services annually. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality imaging services by leading the department's quality management framework. Reporting to the Director of Medical Imaging and working closely with the RCH Quality Unit, this role drives continuous improvement, oversees accreditation processes, and fosters a culture of safety and excellence. Through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the Quality Manager promotes sustainable quality systems that enhance patient care and operational performance.
What you will achieve:
- Actively contribute to delivering high‐quality imaging services by leading the department's quality management framework.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital.
- Lead continuous improvement, oversee accreditation processes, and foster a culture of safety and excellence.
Your skills and experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in health, quality management, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level advice to senior managers on a range of quality management matters.
- Demonstrated experience in quality systems management within a healthcare setting.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software.
- Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement methodology and application in a healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of DIAS, NSQHS, and RANZCR standards.
- Sound understanding of medical imaging modalities, workflows, and associated clinical risks, including diagnostic and interventional radiology practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
About the Department:
You'll find our workplace is flexible, evolving, creative, and deeply connected to its purpose: high quality patient centred care. In Medical Imaging, every image tells a story, and every story begins with a child at the centre of our work. We are driven by the belief that high quality imaging can transform care; we take a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes and creating a world where all kids can thrive. You will be joining an enthusiastic team that collaborates closely and offers unwavering support to one another. Our culture is built in curiosity, courage, inclusion, and kindness. We are committed to continuous growth of each individual, our team, and our department.
What we offer:
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay.
- Parkville location and close to public transport.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Early Learning Centre childcare.
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
Quality Manager - Medical Imaging employer: Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
At the Royal Children’s Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, providing ample opportunities for career development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need. Located in the heart of Melbourne, RCH offers a unique environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally, all while contributing to vital community health services.
Contact Details:
Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Recruitment Team
