Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU)

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our Medical Technology Management Unit (MTMU) and ensure that biomedical equipment across the organisation meets all compliance, safety, and quality standards by supporting equipment lifecycle management and leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.

Your ability to collaborate with clinicians, technicians, engineers, procurement teams, and senior leaders, will be key in achieving shared goals and strategic initiatives, such the design, modification, and integration of biomedical and clinical ICT systems, product evaluation and procurement, and clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the Quality Assurance function within MTMU to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Mentoring your team to deliver high-quality reporting, analysis, and expert advice relating to quality standards across the lifecycle of biomedical and imaging equipment.
• Monitoring and supporting the equipment inventory and Medical Equipment Replacement Programs (MERP/MIERP).
• Providing strategic input and expert advice on policy development, service planning, and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
• Providing technical mentoring and training to staff across MTMU, building capability and nurturing emerging technical leaders.

About Our Team

The Medical Equipment Management Unit provides specialised engineering and technical support for a wide range of biomedical and diagnostic devices. We ensure the availability, safety, and regulatory compliance of equipment throughout its lifecycle, supported by a robust quality assurance framework.

We work closely with clinical teams to integrate medical technologies into care workflows, with a strong focus on the unique and specialised needs of paediatric patients. This includes supporting the custom design, modification, and integration of biomedical and clinical ICT systems.

To support continued excellence, we provide access to specialised equipment for clinical research and innovation, and actively build the capability of clinical and technical staff through training and education to ensure the safe and effective use of medical equipment.

How To Apply

We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact David Anthony – Director Medical Technology Management Unit, on or with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application

If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS' services, please click here

CAHS values

To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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