Kellyville Private Hospital, a 85‑bed private mental health hospital, is seeking a qualified Quality and Risk Manager to join a growing team.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or Nursing.
- Minimum 5 years of post‑graduate experience.
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Quality and Risk Manager.
- Experience and understanding of the ACHS accreditation process within an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).
- Demonstrated ability in data analysis and reporting.
- Understanding of Incident Management through Risk Management and Clinical Governance.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage Quality Improvements to meet the needs of an acute mental health hospital.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills (verbal and written).
Responsibilities
Continuous accreditation preparation by ensuring gathering of evidence measured against the NSQHS Standards.Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations as well as Australian standards.Collect, analyse data and prepare reports for committee meetings.Complete Hospital audits as per the National Quality & Risk auditing schedule and HICMR Infection Control Audits.Attend and participate in meetings pertaining to Quality & Risk Management and other committee meetings, including chairing as required.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality and risk management processes.Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.Oversee incident investigation and reporting.Develop and oversee quality improvement programs and initiatives.Implement and evaluate action plans pertaining to recommendations and quality activities.Lead and facilitate training programmes for staff on quality and risk management.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of safety and quality.Strategic development to promote awareness of quality improvement activities across the hospital.Encourage and empower staff to identify and participate in quality and process improvement activities.All employees are required to complete and maintain mandatory education and competencies in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD)
Varicella (chicken pox)Pertussis (whooping cough)Provide serology evidence for the above vaccinations; must be non‑susceptible to VPDs listed.Application Information
Applications will close on 9th February 2026.
Following this date, only candidates who meet the mandatory qualifications and requirements will be contacted.
During the application process the recruiting manager will request serology evidence for VPD vaccination.
Application questions :
How many years of auditing experience do you have?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years’ experience do you have as a Quality and Risk Manager?How many years’ experience do you have in a quality assurance (QA) role?Are you familiar with the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the residential aged care accreditation standards?Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting?Which of the following statements best describes your Covid‑19 vaccination status?#J-18808-Ljbffr