Accreditation & Improvement Coordinator

• Part Time, Ongoing Contract
• 48 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join the Clinical Governance Team as the Accreditation & Improvement Co-ordinator. This key role supports managers and staff across the organisation to strengthen their understanding of improvement processes and to ensure NHW remains well prepared for unannounced accreditation in acute, community, and aged care services.

The position is central to promoting and supporting the clinical audit program and plays a broader role in driving continuous improvement across the organisation. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solid understanding of data analysis, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the quality and safety of care at NHW through leadership in improvement and accreditation readiness.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Nicole Jones on (03) 5722 5569
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 17th of August 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies