CareerPlan

ATSI Planned Surgery Project Officer

Bendigo, VictoriaFull-time$71k2026-10-10 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support the development and implementation of a quality improvement project focused on improving the planned surgery care pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Role type

Project Officer (Healthcare Quality Improvement)

Builds

Improved planned surgery care pathways and referral/discharge continuity for First Nations patients

Domain

Healthcare / Public Health / Indigenous Health Services

Required skills

Project coordination, stakeholder engagement, qualitative evaluation, reporting, cultural safety, pathway mapping, barrier identification

Preferred skills

Experience with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), knowledge of the Loddon Mallee Health Network

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Review and improve identification, engagement, cultural safety and navigation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients throughout the planned surgery journey; map existing planned surgery pathways; work with stakeholders to develop and implement practical improvements; strengthen referral, discharge and continuity of care pathways; provide project coordination and reporting.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC