Coordinator Accreditation Quality Improvement

Coordinator Accreditation Quality Improvement Join our highly skilled CAHS Accreditation team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Position Profile The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a collaborative, detail‑focused professional to join our Safety and Quality team as Coordinator – Accreditation & Quality Improvement . This is a unique opportunity to support CAHS in delivering safe, high‑quality, family‑centred care across our organisation. As a key member of the Accreditation Team, you will coordinate our National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards accreditation, evaluation and quality improvement activities. This includes managing ongoing document review, record keeping and evidence management. You will maintain oversight of activities across our three clinical services (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Community Health Services and Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology), while supporting divisional safety and quality leads, clinical teams and the broader organisation with accreditation preparedness, evidence collection, care standards and clinical advice. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence system‑wide quality improvement while maintaining meaningful engagement with clinical operations. Your ability to build strong relationships and establish credibility will be key in engaging with divisional teams and keeping accreditation, quality improvement and safety activities visible, proactive and part of everyday practice. Key Responsibilities Co‑coordinate the ongoing management of the CAHS accreditation program, including monitoring risks and preparing for accreditation cycles and surveys. Participate in and support National Standards Committees (Standards 2, 4, 5 and 6) and collate relevant documents and evidence. Maintain the CAHS Quality Action Plan and support clinical and corporate teams to implement timely and consistent quality improvement initiatives. Oversee the CAHS Clinical Indicator Program, ensuring accurate reporting, analysis and implementation of improvements. Develop and deliver professional development resources that strengthen staff understanding of accreditation, policy, and quality improvement principles. Provide expert advice, training and support to staff and senior managers on accreditation requirements, clinical indicators and contemporary quality methodologies. Collate, maintain and verify accreditation evidence—ensuring all documentation is current, accurate and aligned with NSQHS Standards. Monitor emerging local, national and international quality improvement initiatives to inform best practice. Qualifications and Experience We are seeking a collaborative, detail‑focused professional with strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to support clinical teams in understanding and meeting accreditation requirements. Experience in quality improvement, change management and evidence management will be highly regarded. How to Apply Applicants are requested to apply online at . Please note that applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Submit a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2‑3 pages. Provide a current resume summarising your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements. Include the name, email and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your direct line manager/supervisor. Given the holiday period, interviews are planned for mid‑January. Eligibility Austnalian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed‑term contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia. Sponsorship is not currently available for this role. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Equality and Diversity 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. 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 four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 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. Contact We encourage you to contact Jacqueline Taylor, Accreditation Manager on 0422 941 743 or with any specific questions related to this role. If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. CAHS strives to ensure the interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants. Please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email or phone on +61 8 6456 0321 prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries needs to be made. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications cannot be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr