Manager Accreditation – CAHS Safety, Quality and Performance

Shape the future of accreditation, safety and quality across WA's leading paediatric health service.

CRVCID. 742202

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

About Our Team:

The CAHS Safety, Quality and Performance team supports Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) services to maintain strong clinical governance, accreditation readiness, safety, quality and improvement systems. The team works across Perth Children's Hospital and Neonatology, Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to support safe, high-quality, person-centred care for children, young people and families. 

The team provides leadership, advice and coordination for external certification and accreditation processes, supports evidence management and standards monitoring, and works with staff, consumers and stakeholders to embed continuous improvement across CAHS. 

Position Profile: 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Accreditation to lead the coordination, delivery and continuous improvement of accreditation and quality systems across CAHS. Reporting to the Director Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality, you will provide strategic leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of accreditation, readiness and quality improvement activities across the health service. 

In this role, you will manage the CAHS accreditation team and work closely with service areas, standard committees, senior managers and external stakeholders to strengthen accreditation readiness, governance processes, evidence management and compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS), National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare (NSQPCH) Standards and current accreditation requirements, including short notice assessment models. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading and managing the CAHS National Safety and Quality Standards accreditation programme across the health service.
• Coordinating accreditation readiness activities, including mock assessments, internal reviews, evidence management and regular reporting of risks, issues and action plans.
• Providing expert advice, consultancy and leadership to staff and senior managers on accreditation, quality and improvement matters.
• Developing and maintaining governance structures, processes and reporting arrangements that support continuous accreditation readiness.
• Leading change management, communication and education strategies to improve staff understanding of accreditation standards, roles and responsibilities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including WA Health Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit (LARU) and accreditation agencies.
• Managing procurement and contract management requirements for accreditation agencies.
• Leading and supporting the CAHS accreditation team through direction, coaching and performance oversight.

We encourage you to apply if you bring demonstrated leadership in healthcare accreditation or quality improvement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a sound understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and the Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme. 

How to apply  

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

Your ability to meet the Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

For your written application please provide the following:

• A current resume which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role.

Within the application system you will also be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  The question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response.

For Further Job Related Information:We encourage you to contact Jodie Hulm, Director of Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality CAHS on +61 8 6456 4663.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.  

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). 

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.