SCHN Quality and Process Improvement Lead

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 20 March 2026 (Maternity Leave Backfill)

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602329

Location: Westmead

Applications close: Midnight on 15 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The Quality & Process Improvement Lead supports and guide teams undertaking improvement projects. They will provide education, training and mentorship to build capacity and capability for staff in quality & safety and continuous improvement methodology.

In addition the Quality & Process Improvement Lead will work collaboratively with other staff within SCHN as required to ensure that we are providing the highest quality care and service possible. This includes supporting and embedding sustained practices to meet the requirements of Accreditation and NSW Health quality & safety service level agreements.

Although primarily based at Westmead or Randwick, the position will be required to travel across the sites occasionally.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has tertiary qualifications in a health care discipline and/or equivalent experience within a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of continuous improvement methodology and to lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure that improvements made are evaluated, sustained and ethical considerations mitigated.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret, document and demonstrate compliance to external standards, including conducting audits, report writing and taking action to help improve these results. While assisting staff to interpret results and prioritise improvements.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application

5) Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
• For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

Further Contacts and Support

Please contact Marguerite Pain on if you have any questions about this role.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Wayne Dargan on

Please let know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on