Permanent Full-Time - 76-80 hours per fortnight Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace , where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those returning to the workforce .

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional (if applicable)
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant senior management role
- Contemporary quality and clinical risk management knowledge, with preference given to applicants with experience in and a working knowledge of health and aged care accreditation processes
- Demonstrated ability to work at a strategic, tactical, and operational level within a complex organisation
- Demonstrated strong, values-driven leadership skills with a commitment to working collaboratively to achieve agreed organisational vision and objectives, utilising an evidence-based quality approach
- Demonstrated experience in working with a leadership team to create and realise a vision for the future
- Proven, highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills,



with experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and stakeholder relationships both internally and externally to Maryborough District Health Service
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of contemporary management issues and practices relating to the provision of clinical governance in healthcare organisations
- Extensive understanding of the principles of safety, quality, and risk management; a systems thinker who is highly curious and an innovative problem solver
- Demonstrated ability to meet agreed goals and timeframes within a rapidly changing setting
- Ability to interrogate data and identify practical solutions to problems, being results-driven and fostering productive and professional working relationships
- Advanced report writing and computer skills

Desirable
- Experience in rural or regional healthcare settings

For further information about this role, please contact Jen Fraser, EA to Executive Director of Care , on 03 5461 0301 or via email at [email protected] . The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.

📌 Director Safety and Quality (Adelaide Lead)
🏢 Maryborough District Health Service
📍 Adelaide Lead