ACHA Quality Manager

%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22margin-left:21.3pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EACHA Health%26nbsp;- Quality Manager%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EACHA Head Office%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EFull-Time Position%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EGenerous salary packaging opportunities%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHelp shape the future of quality at ACHA%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EAdelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) is entering an exciting new chapter as it transitions to an independent operating model. We are seeking an experienced healthcare quality leader to lead our Quality function across Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Role%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EReporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the ACHA Quality Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across quality management, accreditation, continuous improvement, consumer experience and organisational quality performance. Working in close partnership with the site-based quality coordinators, ACHA Risk %26amp; Governance Manager and Executive Leadership Team, you will play a key role in ensuring ACHA maintains high standards of care while designing and embedding an independent quality function for the future.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ELead ACHA%27s Quality Strategy and organisation-wide Quality Improvement Program.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EEstablish and embed ACHA%27s independent Quality function as part of the transition%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ELead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with national standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EQuality Management systems, quality activities and organisational quality reporting.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ECoordinate accreditation preparedness and ongoing compliance with applicable standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EDrive quality improvement, clinical audit and organisational learning across the organisation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ELead consumer experience, consumer engagement and patient-reported outcome and experience initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EProvide Executive and Board quality reporting, performance monitoring and benchmarking.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ESupport key clinical quality programs, including infection prevention, research governance, credentialing and specialty accreditation activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EDevelop organisational capability through education, coaching and collaboration.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EWork closely with the ACHA Risk %26amp; Governance Manager to support an integrated governance and assurance framework.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EACHA Health Offers%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EIncreased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EFriendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EOngoing training %26amp; professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EFlexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EEmployee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EAs well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EA supportive team environment, working alongside passionate %26amp; dedicated professionals%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EA valued member of a cohesive private hospital community%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3EA passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU;%22%3EYou can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout You%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EDemonstrated leadership experience in healthcare quality, accreditation or continuous improvement within a hospital or complex healthcare environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EProven experience implementing Quality Management Systems and leading organisation-wide quality improvement programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience preparing organisations for accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStrong understanding of healthcare quality legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience developing Executive, Board and Committee quality reporting and using data to drive improvement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExcellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across clinical and corporate teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ETertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or another relevant health discipline with current professional registration where applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EPostgraduate qualifications in Quality, Health Management, Healthcare Leadership or a related discipline will be highly regarded.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy Join ACHA?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of South Australia%27s leading private hospital groups. You will work directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to establish a contemporary Quality function that supports safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement across ACHA%27s hospitals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow To Apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3EIf you are passionate about improving healthcare quality and are excited by the opportunity to build a future-focused Quality function during a significant period of organisational change, we encourage you to apply.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3EWe look forward to receiving your application.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlease click on the ‘Apply’ button%3C/strong%3E to access our online application form.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3EYou will need an up-to-date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. Please note, applications sent via email will not be considered.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplications Close: %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ECOB Monday 14 September 2026%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEnquiries Only: %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:italic;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EBrenda Griffin-Bates, Executive Assistant to Paul Evans – CEO, ACHA Health, E: Brenda.Griffin-Bates@acha.org.au%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Job Details Primary Location: Australia-South Australia-Adelaide Work Locations: Ashford Hospital, 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford, SA 5035 Job: Quality Organization: Ashford Hospital Employee Status: Manager Job Type: Full-time Job Posting: 1/09/26, 4:37:50 PM