Stroke Unit Certification Coordinator

Stroke Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to reducing the impact of stroke across Australia. We work alongside stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, government, and the broader community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

Overall purpose of the program:

The Australian Stroke Coalition (ASC) was established by the Stroke Foundation and the Australian and New Zealand Stroke Organisation (ANZSO) (formerly the Stroke Society of Australasia). The Coalition brings together representatives from groups and organisations working in the stroke field, such as clinical networks and professional associations/colleges.

The ASC works through cooperation and collective effort to tackle agreed priorities to improve stroke care, reduce duplication amongst groups and strengthen the voice for stroke care at a national and state level.

In 2021, ASC members agreed that an area of focus of the coalition's workplan should be the development of a voluntary system for certification of stroke units in Australian hospitals.

In 2023, the certification process was successfully piloted in a selection of Australian stroke units, and demonstrated feasibility, relevance and utility for uplifting stroke services to meet the criteria (determined by external peer review) for stroke unit care.

The program now aims to certify all acute stroke services in Australia and become an embedded structure in the health eco-system, in which services re-certify every four years

Overall purpose of position:

Reporting to National Manager Evidence, Quality and Research (EQR), the Stroke Unit Certification Coordinator, will coordinate the Australian Stroke Unit Certification process. This role will also work under the close direction of the Chair of the Stroke Unit Certification Adjudication Committee and will have responsibility for:

Key responsibilities

• Support the Stroke unit Certification Steering Group who oversee the program
• Follow operating procedures and keep associated project documentation updated
• Coordinate distribution of promotional material for the project
• Coordinate the Stroke Unit Certification application (including payment) and participation with sites
• Coordinate site recognition (certificates, plaque presentations, social media posts)
• Coordinate program reporting
• Coordinate program evaluation

About You

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in research, project management or significant equivalent experience.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in project management including ability to develop, implement and evaluate projects with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven skills in the management of self, including time management, administration and organisation skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of data collection and analysis principles and application to project work.
• Knowledge of the Australian health system, stroke and stroke management.
• Experience in health service evaluation (desirable but not essential).​

What's on offer?

A flexible, innovative and dynamic organisation with engaged knowledgeable employees and volunteers with the added benefits of competitive remuneration and salary packaging.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading not-for profit organisations that has a positive influence on the lives of thousands of Australians each year. If you are passionate about making an impact, and want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference in people's lives, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close Monday 31 August 2026. Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and we may close applications prior to this date.​

Stroke Foundation embraces cultural diversity and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Stroke Foundation is a non-partisan organisation that delivers advocacy activities in line with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) guidelines.  https://www.acnc.gov.au/