Director, National Standards

• Lead national safety and quality standards development including the third edition of NSQHS Standards and associated accreditation schemes.
• Provide strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement across governments, health services, and accreditation bodies to drive system-wide improvement.
• Manage a high-performing team and complex programs ensuring delivery of multi-year initiatives aligned with the Commission’s strategic priorities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care plays a pivotal role in shaping a safer, higher-quality health system for all Australians. As a national body guiding safety and quality in healthcare, the Commission exercises system-wide influence through its stewardship of safety and quality standards and oversight of accreditation frameworks.

This is an opportunity to join a national leader in health policy and standards development, influencing outcomes that impact patients, clinicians and healthcare organisations across the country. The Commission works collaboratively with governments, health services and communities to deliver evidence-based improvements that strengthen clinical governance, empower patients and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

THE ROLE

As Director, National Standards, you will lead a program central to the safety and quality architecture of Australian healthcare, providing strategic direction and oversight for the development, review and implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, including the third edition, together with responsibility for the national accreditation schemes that underpin improvement across health services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working as part of the Leadership Team, you will ensure these standards remain contemporary, influential and responsive to emerging system needs.

THE CANDIDATE

The Director will be an experienced health system leader with a strong understanding of the Australian public health system and proven capability in healthcare delivery and policy development. A clinical background, or substantial experience working with clinical services, will be highly regarded, together with the ability to translate complex system and policy issues into clear, implementable standards and accreditation arrangements.

The successful candidate will bring experience relevant to national standards and accreditation, with strengths in leading major programs, managing teams, engaging diverse stakeholders and shaping high-quality policy advice. They will pair strong analytical and communication skills with the leadership required to ensure Australia’s national standards remain contemporary, influential and aligned to system priorities.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Lynette Taylor
​HardyGroup Executive Director Search & Recruitment
​M. +61 (0)431 293 861 E. ltaylor@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY

The reference number to include in your application is H25_5331