Head of Accreditation & Standards | Health Member Association

• New leadership role shaping accreditation and professional standards within healthcare
• Full-time, Permanent | NFP
• St Leonards, NSW | Hybrid | $140k + Super

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.

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.

Leading a passionate and hardworking team, you will 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 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