Improvement Advisor

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Division

The Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Directorate brings together the teams that shape Austin Health’s long-term direction and ensure we deliver sustainable, high-quality care for our community. The directorate includes Service Improvement and Innovation, Strategy and Service Planning, Integrated Programs, GP Liaison, the Austin Health Foundation, and Corporate Communications.

Together, these teams drive organisational strategy, foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, support integrated models of care, enhance community and philanthropic engagement, and ensure clear, consistent communication about and across the organisation.

About the role 

The Improvement Advisor supports a culture of continuous improvement at Austin Health by assisting with strategy development, implementation planning, and improvement initiatives. As a member of the Service Improvement and Innovation Team, you will bring expertise in improvement methodology, capability building, and collaborative problem-solving to complex organisational challenge. You will support staff to identify gaps, co-design solutions, and implement changes that deliver measurable, lasting benefits aligned with Austin Health’s strategic priorities.

A regular day will see you participating in:   

• Strategy support and program delivery
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Capability building and training

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Experience in strategy, improvement, redesign, or process improvement, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of working effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to coach others, facilitate groups, and contribute to capability building and training.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tavia Rudd, Senior Improvement Advisor at Tavia.Rudd@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026