Head of Quality and Risk

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

Your opportunity

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in quality, compliance, and risk will shape the future of care for thousands of seniors.

As Head of Quality and Risk – Seniors Communities, you'll be the driving force behind the systems and culture that ensure our services are not just compliant, but truly exceptional. This is your chance to champion innovation, inspire teams, and make a lasting difference in the lives of older Australians—all while upholding Anglicare's Christian mission, vision, and values.

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Lead the Quality and Compliance team, setting clear objectives, KPIs, and accountability standards.
• Develop and implement strategic quality and compliance plans aligned with clinical governance, risk management, and organisational priorities.
• Lead the implementation of quality management systems and ensure compliance with aged care and retirement village legislative requirements.
• Drive audit, accreditation, risk mitigation, and incident/complaint management processes.
• Monitor and support the management of Plans for Continuous Improvement (PCIs) across all aged care standards.
• Participate in Anglicare's clinical and risk governance committees, representing the organisation on internal working groups and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in relevant legislation, standards, and best practice.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality, risk, or compliance roles within aged care or healthcare.
• At least 5 years' experience supervising or leading a team.
• Proven experience managing accreditation processes and clinical audits.
• Hands-on experience with complaints resolution, incident management, and improvement plans.
• High-level clinical investigation and incident analysis skills.
• Skilled in data interpretation, reporting, and clinical governance systems.
• Knowledge of aged care regulatory standards and quality frameworks.
• Experience in project management and driving change initiatives.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Application Close Date: September 29, 2025