- Drive impactful research and accreditation in community health
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve systems and outcomes
- Contribute to culturally informed, evidence-based practices
About the Company
This values-driven organisation operates within the community health sector, delivering essential services that prioritise wellbeing, accessibility, and culturally safe care. With a strong focus on giving back, the organisation is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
You will join a collaborative and purpose-led environment where quality, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
Role Overview
This is a dynamic and multifaceted role responsible for coordinating research activities, supporting accreditation processes, and strengthening quality systems across the organisation.
Working within a dedicated Quality, Safety & Reporting function, you will engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure research is effectively managed, culturally appropriate, and translated into practical outcomes.
You will also play a key role in preparing for and maintaining accreditation standards, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
About the Person
You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for research, quality improvement, and community impact.
You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident engaging with a broad range of stakeholders. Your ability to balance multiple priorities, think critically, and communicate effectively allows you to deliver high-quality outcomes in complex environments.
Importantly, you bring a genuine commitment to culturally respectful practices and understand the importance of embedding these principles into research and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in research, health, or quality systems
- Experience coordinating research projects and/or accreditation processes
- Strong understanding of research frameworks and governance
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and present complex information
- Experience working within community health or similar sectors (Required)
- Understanding of culturally appropriate practices in service delivery (highly regarded)
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in research, health, or quality systems
- Must have a registered nursing background (highly regarded)
- Experience coordinating research projects and/or accreditation processes
- Strong understanding of research frameworks and governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret and present complex information
- Experience working within community health or similar sectors (highly regarded)
Culture of the business:
This organisation fosters a supportive and inclusive culture grounded in purpose, respect, and community impact. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, drive improvements, and be part of meaningful work that directly supports better outcomes for the community.
With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and giving back, this is an environment where your work will have genuine impact and purpose.
Keen to learn more before applying? For further information, please contact Joanne Murtagh on 08 7100 1823 Elena Bacon on 08 7092 1523 or email elena.bacon@harrisonmcmillan.com.au.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only .
