Director, Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild) is a member organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies.
Our members form a network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia.
We are committed to offering our staff a supportive, flexible and rewarding working environment and conditions.
The National Secretariat team is welcoming and collaborative, and we encourage diversity and inclusion.
About the Role The Quality Care Pharmacy Program is a quality assurance program focused on continuous improvement of community pharmacy services.
It operates within a quality management system framework including business and professional standard elements, procedures and templates against which community pharmacies can be assessed and accredited.
The Director, QCPP provides leadership and strategic direction to QCPP and supports a collaborative, team-based environment to achieve the program objectives.
This is a full-time position based at the Guild's National Secretariat in Canberra.
About You You are an enthusiastic and focused professional with experience in leading project or program teams and managing projects from initiation to completion.
You will have a highly developed understanding of Quality Management Systems, Standards and Accreditation, with the ability to implement change management and continuous improvement programs including quality assurance.
You will have a strategic and organisational perspective and be able to work across multiple settings and levels.
You will demonstrate the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and communicate with influence.
Why you'll love working with us Join a positive and inclusive team Respectful Flexibility Framework Annual leave loading and salary packaging Corporate wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccination and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities Apply Now To join our team, please send a cover letter explaining why this role is for you and the value you would add along with your resume to the contact email below.
Applications are welcome and are planned to close by COB Friday 6 October 2025.
We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people.
If we can assist you through any stage of the selection process, let us know.
Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and strategic direction to QCPP and support a collaborative, team-based setting to achieve QCPP objectives Contribute to Guild strategic objectives by ensuring development of strategies aligned to Guild priorities Develop and oversee business plans and budgets that support QCPP objectives and align with Guild priorities Enable strategic and operational planning to support practical implementation Drive a continuous improvement environment through quality initiatives and projects that deliver on identified strategies and key result areas Demonstrate high-level networking and communication with internal and external stakeholders and partners Provide high-level advice on accreditation and quality management matters and produce high-quality written material as required Contract management of QCPP Assessment Services, including identification of improvement opportunities, budget management and performance oversight Review trending analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement, innovation and business development Coordinate the QCPP governance framework including policy and procedure management Maintain QCPP viability through effective financial, performance and risk management Act as a leader within Practice and Health Services to role model values and foster a high-performance culture Qualifications and Experience Driving strategic initiative and direction Business management and financial management, including budgeting Implementation and/or management of Quality Management/Accreditation Systems Change management and continuous improvement programs including quality assurance Procurement and Contract Management Other information The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is the national peak body representing community pharmacy.
It seeks to serve the interests of its members and support community pharmacy in delivering quality health outcomes for all Australians.
The Guild supports the community pharmacy model as the preferred system for delivering medicines and related services.
The information above is based on the job description and related materials provided by the Guild.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Location : Sydney NSW (note: original description stated Canberra; please confirm location if applicable) Close date : Applications close by COB Friday 6 October 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Director, Quality Care Pharmacy Program (Qcpp)
🏢 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia - National Secretariat
📍 Canberra