Quality and Accreditation Manager

Job Description

Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff) Fitness Passport: Affordable gym & pool access for you and family Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (Up to 13th February 2026)Position Classification : Health Manager Level 4Remuneration : $71.60 - $85.30 per hourHours Per Week : 38 (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours)Location : WestmeadWhere you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing The Westmead Hospital Quality and Accreditation Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and support to the Divisions and facility lead/s for all health facility accreditation programs initiated through Westmead Hospital. The position is also responsible for liaising and coordinating with Auburn Hospital in relation to quality and accreditation activities.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: 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. Knowledge of NSW Health patient safety and quality in health care policies and program. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects using a range of Quality Improvement methodologies such as CPI and Six Sigma in a complex organisation and/or across multiple services. Experience in managing accreditation/review processes such as EQuIP and National Standards incorporating multiple disciplines. Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal, including sound experience in the preparation of reports, briefs and educational materials, with advanced computing skills using a suite of software. Proven capacity to work with a diverse range of stakeholder groups to ensure the effective delivery of patient safety and quality objectives. Experience with the management of staff/small project teams. Licence: Drivers Licence Requisition ID: REQ553808 Applications Close: 19th March 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 Dr Hatem Elkady (Director of Patient Safety & Quality - Westmead Hospital) on 02 8890 5555 or on #S-DNI 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 Stepping Up . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr