Quality Officer

​​Job reference: #14777

Brand: Western Diagnostic Pathology

Location: 1 Sabre Crescent, Jandakot WA 6164 (WDP Pathology)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent)  38 hours per week

Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.  

About us

Western Diagnostic Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.

About the position:

WDP and Vetpath have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Officer to join our busy Quality department in Jandakot. This is a full time position, working 76 hours per fortnight. The role is responsible for assisting the Quality Manager in the promotion of a culture of quality management and quality improvement processes at both WDP and Vetpath via the implementation and maintenance of NATA, NPAAC, and RCPA accreditation requirements.

About you 

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

• Bachelor of Medical Science (Desirable) or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• A strong understanding of the ISO 15189:2012, ISO 17025:2017, AS/NZS 4308:2008 and AS 4760:2006 & 2019.
• Relevant working experience in quality management or similar role.
• Self-motivated; a well-organised individual, with excellent management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform work with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
• Strong communication computer literacy skills with a diverse team that may be geographically spread.
• Working effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g. peers, customers and suppliers).
• Quality experience in Pathology laboratory environment (essential)

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Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
• An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
• An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
• Fitness Passport – access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
• Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
• Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Western Diagnostic Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is committed to supporting Veteran Employment - Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Western Diagnostic Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

How To Apply

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If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

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