Quality Management and Accreditation Officer

Quality Management and Accreditation OfficerPermanent Full Time PositionNewington, Location  About Family Planning NSWFamily Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.  As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community.  We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.Our ValuesFamily Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisationMust support the Family Planning valuesCOVID VaccinationIn accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 About the roleThe Quality Management and Accreditation Officer is responsible for development, monitoring and maintaining systems which support the delivery of quality services in accordance with relevant evidence and best practice, and compliance to legislative requirements and standards deployed by licensing and accrediting agencies.This position is also responsible for maintaining the Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) accreditation programs and the FPNSW Risk management activities. Key Criteria  EssentialRelevant tertiary qualifications in quality management, risk management, or project managementExperience in the development and implementation of policies, quality standards, accreditation programs, performance indicators and best practice guidelinesExperience in monitoring and evaluation activitiesAbility to liaise, advise and negotiate effectively with key stakeholdersExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated strategic, analytical and problem solving skillsFamiliarity with the development and implementation of change management strategies within a quality improvement frameworkHighly organised, efficient and reliable; proven ability to handle multiple tasks at one timeHigh level computer literacy, specifically MS Office applicationsGood organisational and interpersonal skillsDesirableRelevant experience in the health sectorCurrent NSW driver’s licenceOther requirementsA Criminal Record Check and/or Working With Children Check is/are required prior to commencement in this role To Apply:Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.  We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.Please note: If you are unable to view the attached position description, please visit our careers page https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the position description link bottom of the respective job advert. FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Closing date for the role is 17 APRIL 2022.FPNSW does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Position Description AUD Ashfield 2131