• Lead the systems that keep communities safe, compliant and thriving
• Competitive salary of up to $130k commensurate with experience + super + 18% leave loading + salary packaging
• Make a real impact in one of Australia’s most unique and remote health settings

About Katherine West Health Board

Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.

At Katherine West Health Board, we take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, delivering evidence-based programs that support not only physical health, but also spiritual, cultural, emotional and family wellbeing. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration, learning and professional growth are encouraged.

A career with Katherine West is more than just a job, it is a meaningful and life-changing experience. Working in the remote western region of the Northern Territory offers the opportunity to challenge perspectives, deepen cultural understanding and make a genuine difference to community wellbeing.

We are strongly committed to the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Our services are strengthened by employees with cultural knowledge and strong connections to Country and community, and we actively support pathways for local community members to grow into leadership, management, health professional, outreach and support roles within our organisation.

For more information, please visit our website: www.kwhb.com.au

Make your impact

Katherine West Health Board is looking for a full-time Manager Quality, Risk and Safety. The successful candidate would ideally be based in Katherine or Darwin.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Corporate Services, this role leads organisation-wide quality, risk and safety systems, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and readiness for key audits and accreditation requirements.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of strategic and corporate risk registers
• Driving ISO 9001 accreditation, quality improvement initiatives, and WHS compliance across the organisation
• Leading audit preparation and management of audit outcomes
• Managing and maintaining the organisation’s policy framework to ensure legislative compliance and best practice
• Promoting a positive WHS and staff wellbeing culture across all sites and communities
• Supervising quality and audit functions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance outcomes, while leading a small team
• Collaborating with clinical and corporate leaders to meet RACGP and ISO standards
• Acting as system owner for quality and risk systems, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and aligned with legislation

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What you’ll bring to community

To qualify, you will need demonstrated experience in quality, risk and safety management within a regulated environment, along with a strong understanding of compliance frameworks and continuous improvement systems.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working with ISO 9001 and/or accreditation frameworks
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and practices
• Experience managing organisational risk registers and mitigation strategies
• Strong policy development and governance experience
• Background in healthcare, community services, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation. You will be analytical, solutions-focused, and highly organised, with a proactive approach to managing risk and driving improvement.

What you’ll gain

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of up to $130k commensurate with experience + super, plus a host of excellent benefits including:

• 12% superannuation
• 18% leave loading
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging options
• Relocation and repatriation assistance
• Daily travel allowance when working remotely
• Flexible work and leave options
• Generous and ongoing professional development and training
• Unique opportunity to work across remote communities in the NT

Ready to make a difference?

If you are a values-driven leader ready to take ownership of quality, risk and safety systems in a unique and impactful environment, we encourage you to apply today.