• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Make a difference and contribute to the organisation’s growth
• Executive Leadership Opportunity

About CatholicCare Western Sydney & The Blue Mountains

CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains is a not-for-profit that aims to serve the community in the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta by overseeing the provision of high-quality social services operating according to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. CatholicCare respects the dignity, worth, diversity, cultures and beliefs of all people and is renowned for its hands-on and practical approach to the service and pastoral care of people in this area.

At CatholicCare, what inspires us most is hearing what really matters to our clients so we can support them to live with joy and purpose. We are a unifier, bringing together individuals and families with their community. This is what inspires us every day so all those in our community may live with joy and purpose.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Director and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this position is integral to the success of CatholicCare. The position will oversee and implement CatholicCare’s Foundation of Practice, outcomes, compliance and deliver quality clinical governance initiatives aligned to the strategic objectives of the organisation and underpinned by our values. Key to the success of this position will be to foster the engagement of key internal and external stakeholders, implementing the Foundation of Practice and driving a culture of continuous improvement practices - striving for organisational and industry excellence.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications related to Health, Allied Health and/or Social Services
• Professional Membership with AHPRA or other professional bodies
• Demonstrated high-level leadership and track record in implementing and managing quality, safety and risk management programs and systems
• In depth understanding and experience in clinical governance and accreditation standards within the human and social services
• Ability to create a culture of accountability by setting the right metrics and tying performance to tangible results
• Demonstrated high-level of discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential matters
• Client-focused mindset
• Effective at building strong working relationships both internally and externally
• A current NSW drivers’ licence with the flexibility to travel to multiple locations
• The successful candidate will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check in accordance with Child Protection legislation and Criminal Record Check (obtained within the last 6 months) with no disclosable court outcomes

What we offer

Competitive remuneration and salary packaging

• Collaborative working environment
• Flexible working
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Want more information?

For more information, please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Clinical Governance, Risk & Quality enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

CatholicCare is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and vulnerable adults and that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have an equal right to protection from abuse. We will take every reasonable step to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.