PCOC Improvement Facilitator

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

We are seeking an Improvement Facilitator to play a key role in delivering the national Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) program within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health at UOW.  In this role, you’ll lead quality improvement initiatives, support evidence-based practice, and work with healthcare providers to strengthen data quality, benchmarking and palliative care outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive quality improvement and better patient outcomes
• Support benchmarking and evidence-based practice
• Build capability across the palliative care sector
• Strengthen data quality and program impact
• Develop collaborative stakeholder partnerships

About the Team

The Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) is a national, voluntary quality initiative that assists palliative care service providers in improving practice. PCOC is one of the largest of its kind globally. It serves both as a mechanism for national reporting and surveillance as a quality improvement initiative, partnering with clinical services to enhance care and outcomes of patients and their families.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in palliative care or a related clinical field
• Experience leading complex projects and delivering impactful outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience developing and delivering education, training or Communities of Practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective partnerships across the health sector

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas and New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Employment type: Fixed-term |  Part-time appointment (0.7FTE, 24.5 hours per week to September 2027)
• Level 8/9: $123,283 - $152,959 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
• Location: UOW Innovation Campus
• Valid Australian work rights required.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Special Job Requirements

• This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.
• This position is subject to a National Criminal Check.
• As this position requires attendance at NSW public health facilities, the successful applicant must comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2026_004).

Position Description

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the advertisement. You'll be requested to submit a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge align with the selection criteria in the position description. In your cover letter, please address each selection criterion under a separate heading.

For further information about this position, please contact Sabina Clapham, Director, Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration on 0416 004 774 or via email: sabinac@uow.edu.au  

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026,11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.