Quality and Accreditation Manager

• Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)
• Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
• Transferable leave from other public sector agencies per mobility provisions

Lead quality and accreditation at Westmead Hospital, driving innovation, safety and exceptional patient care.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31st January 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $74.46 - $88.72 per hour
Hours Per Week: 15.2
Location: Westmead 


Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high‑quality primary and secondary health care to the communities of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta, while also providing vital tertiary services to the wider Greater Western Region. Driven by a vision to create better health services for western Sydney and beyond, WSLHD champions the core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment—ensuring every interaction reflects a commitment to exceptional care and community wellbeing.

What you'll be doing

Step into a pivotal leadership role as the Quality and Accreditation Manager at Westmead Hospital, where you’ll drive excellence across all accreditation programs and champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll provide strategic and operational guidance to divisional leaders, while also working closely with Auburn Hospital to align quality and accreditation activities across both sites. You’ll bring proven experience in leading quality, safety and risk management programs, along with deep knowledge of NSW Health policies and national and state accreditation frameworks.
 

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. 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.
2. Knowledge of NSW Health patient safety and quality in health care policies and program.
3. 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.
4. Experience in managing accreditation/review processes such as EQuIP and National Standards incorporating multiple disciplines.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills supported by advanced proficiency across a range of software, including experience preparing reports, briefs and educational materials.
6. Proven capacity to work with a diverse range of stakeholder groups to ensure the effective delivery of patient safety and quality objectives.
7. Experience with the management of staff/small project teams.
8. Drivers License

Requisition ID: REQ639647

Applications Close: 30th April 2026

Need more information?

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• 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 Summer Byrne on 0435459022 or at Summer.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

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