Head of Accreditation and Standards

Overview

Head of Accreditation & Standards role at Beaumont People on behalf of a Health Member Association. New leadership role shaping accreditation and professional standards within healthcare.

About the Organisation

This leading national membership association represents medical specialists and trainees across Australia. It is recognised as the trusted authority in its field, dedicated to education, advocacy, and setting high professional standards to improve access to quality healthcare for all communities.

About the Role

This newly created role will lead the association's professional standards and oversee accreditation of specialist training programs. Reporting to an Executive Director, you will maintain the highest standards of professionalism, support trainee wellbeing, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. You will lead a passionate team, champion professional standards across the association, promote a safe and inclusive culture, and drive strategic goals through cross-portfolio collaboration, shaping the association's training programs and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee professional standards, complaints, remediation, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage trainee and international selection processes in line with AMC and MBA requirements.
• Lead site accreditation processes and monitor compliance.
• Administer federal funding programs, including reporting and contract management.
• Support initiatives that promote respect, inclusion, and safety.
• Engage with committees, government, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic, operational, and governance activities as part of the Executive Team.

Why you'll love it

• Collaborative, supportive team culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.
• Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home.
• Salary packaging, gifted Christmas leave and generous time in lieu for out of hours work.
• Access to professional development opportunities and additional benefits.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of professional conduct, workplace ethics, and behavioural management.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance or regulatory settings.
• Experience in HR, education, counselling, compliance, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Highly desirable:

• Experience in coaching, mediation, or restorative practices, and/or qualifications in HR, psychology or education.
• Experience in the health or medical sector, or member-based/association environments.
• Exposure to volunteer management, governance, and change management.

If you are looking for an exciting role where you can make a meaningful impact within healthcare, please apply now

Applications will be reviewed as received, with no set closing date. For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Sheridan Bagi at sheridan.bagi@beaumontpeople.com.au

Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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