Executive Director - Quality & Innovation

Executive Director - Quality & Innovation About Us The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.

About the Role This position provides operational leadership of a suite of IUIH Network "backbone" functions, including public health, data, research, quality and safety, service development, and digital innovation. In effect, these core functions support evidence‑driven development, monitoring and continuous improvement in health and related services across the IUIH Network.

What will you do?

Drive a culture of integrity, quality, innovation and excellence, creating an environment that enables the Q&I business unit to thrive

On behalf of the IUIH Network Data and Research Governance Committee, provide direct line management and operational support for the Director, IUIH Network Knowledge and Research Centre, and for enactment of the vision articulated for the Centre

Provide leadership in articulating the responsibilities, functions and capabilities of the Q&I Business Unit, and in the engagement and provision of service by the Q&I Business Unit to its customers, in particular, to other IUIH Business Units and to IUIH Network members

Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching for Q&I business Unit managers; build, nurture and develop managers' confidence and capabilities

Oversee the collaborative development of business unit workplans and support managers to participate in the development of - and adherence to - goals and targets for their areas of operation

Contribute to the development and revision of annual budgets for your areas of responsibility

Ensure potential revenue streams are optimised; identify where income is unable to keep up with required growth and development and advocate strategically for / contribute directly to identifying and sourcing new and expanded resources

Demonstrate leadership both within and outside IUIH and the IUIH Network, modelling the IUIH Ways and values in all interactions and representations of IUIH

About You

Minimum of 5+ years working in a directly related role / experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build strong and productive relationships across a wide range of disciplines, levels of management, and people

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of comprehensive primary health care systems

Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in areas of healthcare service development, quality and safety, data management, knowledge‑building, and continuous system improvement

Experience in leading and managing high‑performing teams

Current Criminal History Check

Current Blue Card

Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)

Desirable, but not mandatory

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

Post‑graduate qualification in health / public health field

What Can we Offer? At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.

Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.

Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in‑house training and programs.

Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.

Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.

Onsite Presto's Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

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