Quality Improvement Manager (Taree)

Quality Improvement Manager (Taree)

This is a Quality Improvement Manager role with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) based in Taree, NSW, AU
== South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Quality Improvement Manager role at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $57.62 – $67.99 per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ636995

Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026

Influence System Performance. Strengthen Clinical Excellence.

Where You’ll Be Working

Based at Manning Base Hospital, this role sits within the Quality Improvement Team, currently located in the Community Health Building. Manning Base Hospital and Wingham Hospital deliver comprehensive healthcare services to the Mid North Coast community. The facility is preparing to undergo Stage 2 of redevelopment, which will include a new clinical block and expanded services. The Executive team is enthusiastic, forward-thinking and open to innovation, while maintaining alignment with NSW Health corporate governance frameworks. The workplace culture is friendly, collaborative and supportive, with free on-site parking and a strong team-based approach.

About The Role

The Health Manager Level 2 – Quality Improvement leads and coordinates best practice approaches across Manning Base and Wingham Hospitals to ensure compliance with NSW Health and Hunter New England Health Quality Frameworks, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

Facilitating implementation and compliance with quality and patient safety frameworks Coordinating health service responses to accreditation, inspections and governance agency recommendations Monitoring and evaluating performance through audit, benchmarking and surveillance activities Supporting consumer engagement activities aligned with National Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers Developing and maintaining Quality and Patient Safety frameworks, registers and project documentation Delivering staff education and training in quality improvement Participating in local and District quality committees and networks

This is a strategic and operational leadership role requiring strong governance capability, performance oversight and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You are an experienced quality qualified with:





Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the health service Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and governance frameworks High-level technological proficiency and data literacy Strong organisational and analytical capability

Experience in a similar quality, governance or accreditation-focused role is highly desirable.

Support & Professional Development

This position reports directly to the General Manager, with executive-level support available for meeting preparation and documentation.

You Will Receive

Orientation and training as required Ongoing support from the Clinical Governance team Access to District quality networks and committees A collaborative and supportive Executive team environment

An annual Performance Development Review (PDR) will be completed to support professional growth.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supportive Executive leadership team

Recognition of achievements

A workplace culture that values balance and family

Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options

Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Management or working towards same; or relevant experience; or a combination of study and experience to demonstrate a current understanding of health care systems, quality, patient safety and clinical governance systems. Current AHPRA Registration in relevant field. Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jodi Nieass on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:



is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

- ✅ Facilitating implementation and compliance
- Coordinating health service responses
- Monitoring and evaluating performance

Key Strengths

- ️ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and governance frameworks
- High-level technological proficiency and data literacy
- Strong organisational and analytical capability
- Experience in a similar quality, governance or accreditation-focused job
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders

A Final Note: This is a role with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) not with Hatch.

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