Executive Director, Quality & Improvement

ExecThread, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread, Inc. invites applications for an Executive Director of Quality & Improvement.

This senior role leads organization-wide quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex healthcare setting. The successful candidate will shape and implement quality and safety strategies, strengthen governance, and drive data-informed performance across the system, collaborating with clinicians, executives, government, and consumers.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience in senior leadership within a complex healthcare environment.
• Ability to work with clinicians, executives, government, and consumers.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Strengthen clinical governance framework.
• Oversee quality data analytics and improvement programs.
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders to drive performance and equity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analytics

Quality improvement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Executive Director, Quality & Improvement

The Company is in search of an Executive Director for Quality and Improvement. This pivotal role is focused on leading and shaping organization-wide quality, safety, patient experience, innovation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing executive leadership in these areas, developing and implementing quality and safety strategies, and ensuring the organization meets the highest standards of care.

Key responsibilities include strengthening the clinical governance framework, leading a system-wide approach to learning from incidents, and championing exceptional patient and consumer experiences. The role also involves overseeing quality data analytics, leading major improvement initiatives, and maintaining robust governance systems to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and values-driven executive with a strong background in senior leadership within a complex healthcare environment.

They should have a deep understanding of the public healthcare systems, particularly in the relevant jurisdiction, and a proven track record in leading clinical governance, quality, safety, and improvement agendas. The role requires the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, executives, government, and consumers, and to use data and insight to drive performance. A commitment to person-centered care, equity, ethical practice, and continuous improvement is essential.

A relevant tertiary qualification is required, with postgraduate qualifications being highly regarded.

Functions:

• Medical Care/Hospital Administration
• Operations

Nationally-recognized healthcare organization