Quality, Safety and Accreditation Manager

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA - 300 Wakefield Street, Adelaide 5000

• Salary: ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location SA - BreastScreen SA
• Duration: Up to 6-month part-time contract | 18.75 hours per week
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, every second Wednesday

About the role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality, Safety and Accreditation Manager to lead the strategic development and implementation of quality, risk and accreditation frameworks across BreastScreen SA (BSSA). In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll provide expert policy advice, oversee accreditation processes aligned with the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standards, and support the State Quality Committee. Your work will ensure our services meet and exceed national standards while driving continual improvement in safety and service delivery outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a strong culture of quality and risk management within a vital public health service. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders to enhance systems, manage organisational change, and support training initiatives that improve workforce capability. If you’re passionate about delivering excellence in healthcare and thrive in a strategic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

About You

You’re a strategic and detail-oriented leader with a strong understanding of quality, safety and accreditation practices in the health sector. You bring relevant experience and a commitment to continuous improvement, along with a collaborative approach to managing change and fostering high standards across services.

• Proven experience in service delivery or management within the South Australian health system.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality, safety and accreditation, including familiarity with BSSA and NAS requirements.

• Awareness of the challenges facing the health sector and ability to apply this insight to policy and process development.

• Ability to meet SA Health’s compliance requirements, including current NPC, immunisation, and participation in emergency preparedness.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong client centred culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 909379

Enquiries to:

Lauren Civetta
Position: Program Director
Phone: 82747103
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1st August 2025

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