• Champion a culture of continuous quality improvement hospital-wide.
• Lead innovative solutions in a dynamic health care environment.
• Drive strategic improvements in patient safety and clinical care.

Lead quality, risk, and accreditation programs at Auburn Hospital, driving safety, improvement, and excellence across all departments.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
• Aims for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

What you'll be doing
Join our team as the Quality & Accreditation Manager and lead the way in enhancing clinical governance functions across Auburn Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in ensuring the highest standards of quality, patient experience and safety are maintained throughout the hospital. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the implementation of accreditation standards, managing quality improvement initiatives & the auditing schedule, and driving continuous improvement across clinical services. You will also collaborate with the Auburn Executive and multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of excellence, ensuring Auburn Hospital remains a leader in patient care.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in a health field with relevant registration (if required) and/or experience working in quality, safety and/or clinical risk management
2. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing quality, safety and risk management program, including previous experience in managing and/or coordination of National and State based accreditation programs.
3. Knowledge of NSW Health patient safety and quality in health care policies and program.
4. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects using a range of Quality Improvement methodologies in a complex organisation and/or across multiple services.
5. Experience in managing accreditation/review processes such as QARS and National Standards incorporating multiple disciplines.
6. Well developed communication skills both written and verbal, including sound experience in the preparation of reports, briefs and educational materials.
7. Proven capacity to work with a diverse range of stakeholder groups to ensure the effective delivery of patient safety and quality objectives.
8. Experience with the management of staff/small project teams.

Requisition ID: REQ557391
Applications Close: 1st May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Chenjerai Mujuru at [email protected].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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