Quality & Risk Manager – Senior Leadership | Kerang District Health
Flexible 0.8 FTE | Strategic Role

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will directly influence patient safety, quality care, and organisational excellence? Join Kerang District Health (KDH) – a dynamic and trusted regional health service, deeply connected to the Gannawarra community.

With a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre, accredited aged care facilities, and a strong focus on community wellbeing, KDH is proud to deliver essential healthcare services across acute, aged, and community settings.

Latitude Recruitment is excited to partner with KDH to find an experienced and motivated Quality & Risk Manager to lead clinical governance, continuous improvement, and risk management at an executive level. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference while working with a progressive and values-driven team.

What’s in it for you?

Senior role reporting to the CEO, with opportunities to act in executive positions

Flexible working hours – part-time (0.8 FTE), with arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Professional growth – access to development, mentorship and executive exposure

Collaborative culture – work alongside a passionate and supportive leadership team

Attractive salary packaging, EAP support, and relocation/accommodation assistance

Family-friendly hours – Monday to Friday, no weekends or shift work

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of quality improvement and clinical governance frameworks

Maintain accreditation and drive best practice in clinical safety and legislative compliance

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and consumer engagement across the service

Guide and influence change within a complex, evolving healthcare environment

We’re looking for someone who has:

A clinical qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or a related health discipline

Postgraduate qualifications in health management or quality (or working towards)

Strong experience in quality, safety, clinical governance, and risk frameworks

Familiarity with VHIMS, PROMPT, and legislative compliance

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

You’ll also need a current Police Check, Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain), and evidence of immunisation history.

Ready for career growth?
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter, or for a confidential chat contact Jade on 0421 006 353 or [email protected]