Join our team as a Quality Manager at Cobdenhealth!

Are you a passionate and driven professional with expertise in quality management, safety, and risk compliance? If this is you, this might be the perfect part-time position (ideally .6 FTE)!

BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation.

Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite medical clinic

Discounted Fitness Centre Memberships

ABOUT Cobdenhealth

Cobdenhealth is an all-inclusive health service providing quality care and well-being options for the local community and south west Victoria.
We provide exceptional care in our accredited 60 bed residential aged care facility and support people in their own homes by managing and delivering Home Care Packages (HCP). Our diverse range of allied health, counselling, therapeutic, dental prosthetics and community services support our community to achieve their health goals.

THE ROLE
The fixed term role as Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the quality, safety, risk management, and compliance programs within the facility. You will work closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to ensure that our care services are not only compliant with current legislation but are also aligned with best practice standards and continuous improvement frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the facility's quality assurance programs, ensuring they align with aged care standards and regulations.

Play a central role in implementing, managing and administering the Quality Management System (QMS), including monitoring compliance, risk and audits, ensuring high standards of care are consistently met.

Lead internal audits and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement and mitigate potential risks.

Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements, including the Aged Care Quality Standards, Work Health and Safety legislation, and relevant state and federal guidelines including (ACQS; NSQHS; AGPAL).

Provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and manage employee training in quality management systems.

Collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance the facility’s performance and reputation.

Drive the facility’s incident management and resolution process, ensuring timely, thorough investigations and corrective actions.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in quality management, safety, risk, or compliance roles preferably within the aged care or healthcare sector.

Detailed knowledge of the ACQS, NSQHS, AGPAL and specific accreditation requirements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, residents, families, and external regulatory bodies.

A proactive, process and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Quality Management, Aged Care, or a related field (preferred).

CULTURE

Cobdenhealth employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no 'one size fits all' pattern of work-life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW
Enquiries of Applications including cover letter and CV to: [email protected]
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sue Fleming, CEO via email [email protected] or call (03) 5595 3100.

Please view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria on our website at https://www.cobdenhealth.org.au/working-with-us/current-vacancies

Applications close: Friday, 27 June 2025 at 5 pm.

Cobdenhealth adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.