Manager, Quality, Safety & Risk

Are you a strategic leader passionate about quality, safety and continuous improvement in Aboriginal health?

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of

Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency .

We are seeking an experienced

Manager, Quality, Safety & Risk to lead our Quality, Safety and Risk Unit and strengthen governance, accreditation, risk management and safety across the organisation.

Job Description About the Role

You will:

Lead quality, safety and reporting systems

Drive continuous improvement and accreditation compliance

Oversee risk management and document control

Manage research partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Lead and develop employees to achieve strategic outcomes

You bring:

A highly skilled leader with a Diploma or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Demonstrating strong motivation, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement to drive improvement.

Knowledge of clinical governance and/or quality systems, organisational risk management, and applying relevant legislation in a primary health care and/or similar sector.

Adept at senior‑level negotiation, change management, strategic planning, and clear goal setting.

Possesses advanced communication, presentation and relationship skills, with a pragmatic, responsive approach.

Brings sound understanding of Aboriginal culture, associated social and health issues, and Workplace Health and Safety principles.

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a community/service industry.

At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.

We offer:

A culturally safe, values-led workplace

Child Safe Organisation commitment

2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas

Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace

Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.

We are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications, so please send through quickly.

Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.

NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Opportunity Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Safe Organisation.

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