Quality and Improvement Specialist Manager

Overview
Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: As per award

Occupation: Community Services

Location: Mount Alexander

Reference: VG/185604+

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Quality & Improvement Specialist Manager

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 64 hours per fortnight

Award: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience


Role description

Dhelkaya Health Quality and Risk team are looking for an enthusiastic Quality and Improvement Specialist Manager with a passion for Safe, Timely, Effective and Person-centred care to join our collaborative and supportive team. In this role, you will collaborate with clinical services and colleagues across the organisation to deliver a contemporary Whole System Quality framework. Responsibilities include leading and managing the Quality Team, working closely with the Risk Team, driving continuous improvement and innovation; developing strategies to ensure ongoing readiness for Clinical Standards assessments and other accreditation activities.


About you

A degree in a health or management related field
Experience in leading and managing teams
Minimum three years' experience working in quality improvement in a healthcare setting
Working knowledge of processes and systems aligned with accreditation standards including Aged Care, NSQHS, NDIS and Rainbow tick

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.



Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:


Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/


All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or ****** orientations.


For further information about this position, please contact Shannon Vaughan – Executive Director Quality Development & Improvement on 0407886+15



Applications close Sunday 4 May 2026 at 11.5+PM

Posted 17 April 2026