Safer Together Program Improvement Lead
Bendigo
Work in an environment that offers:
- Support for career progression and development
- Part Time hours to support a positive life balance!
- Hybrid work options with an expectation that team members are comfortable working from home, with occasional collaboration days and meetings on site at respective health services
The Position
Job Reference: 4391
Position Title: Safer Together Program Improvement Lead - Loddon Mallee Health Services Network
Classification: HS6
Salary per hour (exc. super): $57.59
Hours per fortnight: Up to 53.2
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (31/08/2026 until 30/06/2027)
Other Requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination
Closing date: 18/08/2026
The Safer Together Program Improvement Lead plays a key role in improving quality and safety outcomes across the Loddon Mallee region through the delivery of the Safer Together Program.
Working closely with health services, Safer Care Victoria, clinicians, consumers and key stakeholders, the role supports the implementation of regional improvement initiatives that drive safer, more person-centred and sustainable care.
Reporting to the STP Coordinator, the role applies quality improvement and change management methodologies to support health services in delivering sustainable improvements aligned with Safer Together priorities. This includes leading and facilitating collaborative projects, coaching and supporting clinical teams, using data to inform improvement efforts, and promoting the spread and scale of successful initiatives across the region.
Through strong partnerships, improvement leadership and a focus on continuous learning, the Improvement Lead contributes to meaningful system-wide change and better outcomes for patients, consumers and communities across the Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network.
The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network
The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network (LMLHSN) is collaborative partnership between public funded health services in the Loddon Mallee region, aimed at improving health care quality, safety, and service delivery across the region. LMLHSN's vision is to shape the future of health service delivery, ensuring a great person-centred care experience across the region while delivering the right care at the right time in the right place. LMLHSN operates under the values of Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
The geography of this Network spans from the more densely populated Macedon Ranges Shire in the south to the remote and more sparsely populated Mallee Region in the far northwest. This grouping reflects the existing patient flows which follow the main transport routes along the Murray River and down towards Bendigo and Melbourne. This diverse region presents unique healthcare challenges, which the LMHN addresses through a region-wide approach to service planning and delivery. The population served is 334,000 (Victoria) + 9,305 (NSW). Due to the geographical diversity of the region some of the work of the LMHN is best completed in sub-regional groupings.
The LMLHSN strategy and priorities are informed by the needs of the population and also align to the Strategic Direction of the Victorian Department of Health and recently published Health Services Plan. As such current priorities include; ensuring right care, right time and right place for our communities, building capability across our region, enhancing First Nations leadership within the LMHN and enhanced sharing of systems and services.
The LMLHSN is actively scanning the current strategic environment and ensuring we are responsive to the current opportunities (and risks). As such there is also a present focus on ensuring our governance model is fit for purpose and aligns with the emerging direction from the Victorian Department of Health regarding the establishment of Local Health Service Networks.
Network Health Services: Bendigo Health, Boort District Health, Cohuna District Hospital, Dhelkaya Health, Echuca Regional Health, Heathcote Health, Inglewood and Districts Health Service, Kerang District Health, Kyabram District Health Service, Mallee Track Health and Community Service, Maryborough District health Service, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Robinvale District Health Services, Rochester & Elmore District Health Service, Swan Hill District Health.
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.
Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.
Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community.
Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.
Need more information? Please contact Melissa Bagnato, Safer Together Program Coordinator via MBagnato@lmlhsn.org.au or 0400 185 707 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Careers Video Reference: Loddon Mallee Health Network
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