About the Company
Our client is a Federal Government commission who works in partnership with patients, carers, clinicians, the Australian, state and territory health systems, the private sector, managers and healthcare organisations to achieve a safe, high-quality and sustainable health system. Their key function is to develop national safety and quality standards, developing clinical care standards to improve the implementation of evidence-based health care, coordinating work in specific areas to improve outcomes for patients, and providing information including publications and resources about safety and quality.
About the Role
- Salary package circa $195K
- Permanent (Ongoing) position
- Sydney CDB location - hybrid working options
The Director is responsible for leading the program’s development and implementation within the Commission and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the Leadership team, the Director provides strategic advice and leadership for the development and delivery of their program within the Commission’s approved work plan and will support the achievement of Commission priorities and programs regarding safety and quality in healthcare.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and maintenance of national standards consistent with the 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plan.
- Lead the development of the third edition of the NSQHS Standards.
- Coordinate a multi-year safety and quality program for national standards.
- Implement agreed work plans in relation to the development of standards, accreditation schemes and any related projects
- Undertake and oversee project management activities, including the development of project plans, budgets, monitoring and reporting, including timely and effective identification of problems and management of risks.
- Work closely with the COO and other Executive to develop and maintain effective and productive relations with the Commonwealth, the jurisdictions and other key stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain networks of key stakeholders to facilitate the work of the Commission including in relation to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme, National Pathology Accreditation Scheme, National General Practice Accreditation Scheme and the Australian Health Services Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme.
- Promote the program’s priorities and work through a range of communications, public relations and appropriate fora
- Provide advice and assist with the Commission’s involvement in relevant inter-government committees, working groups and projects at a national level, including undertaking representational activities on behalf of the CEO, the COO and the Commission.
- Manage team members on a day-to-day basis, including providing supervision, coaching, performance development and performance management where required, to ensure the program area’s deliverables are met to time and to a high-quality.
- Undertake the fiscal management of the program including program budgeting and staff resourcing in consultation with the COO.
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and ideally have:
- Experience with standards and accreditation.
- Experience working with safety and quality Standards and knowledge of their application
- Extensive senior level management experience in a number of roles in the healthcare and/or public sector
- Demonstrated excellent program and project management experience
- Extensive senior level experience in policy development at a national or state level and preferably within a healthcare context
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, management, or other relevant disciplines
- Clinical experience desirable.
Apply directly through seek.com. For more information about this role, contact Rebecca Gager, rgager@onqrecruitment.com.au or 02 9431 2545
