Assistant Director, Quality (EL1) - Government Team

About the role

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic EL1 level Assistant Director, Quality to join a high-performing government team focused on quality outcomes, continuous improvement and operational excellence, based in an NDIA location in South Australia. The role oversees quality assurance activities, manages team performance, gives specialist advice on complex matters and drives business improvement, with a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across complex operational functions.
• Provide high-level technical, policy and operational advice on quality matters.
• Manage team performance, workflows and quality outcomes against business objectives.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff capability.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives that deliver operational efficiencies.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management and organisational objectives.

Required profile

• Experienced people leader with a background in quality, governance, compliance or operational improvement.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing performance and giving high-level technical, operational and policy advice.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.
• Highly regarded: experience in early childhood, disability or allied health, or in the Australian Public Service or government.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset.

What we offer

• Pay of $602.55 per day at EL1 level, including casual loading.
• 12% superannuation.
• ASAP start date and full-time hours.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working.
• Executive-level leadership role with significant autonomy.