Senior Manager, Clinical Advisory & Translation in Melbourne

Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Care Translation to lead our Care Translation Team and champion evidence-informed improvement across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Research, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, leading clinical advisory, practice improvement and implementation initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, and person-centredness of care.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Care Translation Team, providing strategic direction, coaching and capability development.
• Coordinate and facilitate access to clinical expertise to inform practice improvement, policy development and service innovation.
• Translate research, evidence, and best practice into practical improvements in care, policy and service delivery.
• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based models of care.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and quality initiatives that enhance care outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Monitor and evaluate the uptake and impact of clinical improvement programs and implementation activities.
• Build strong partnerships with clinical, operational, executive and research stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, influencing clinical practice and organisational outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic priorities that support safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

About you:

You are a credible and collaborative leader with experience working at the intersection of research, evidence, practice and service delivery. You bring a strong improvement mindset and can influence stakeholders, translate complex information into practical action and drive meaningful improvements in care outcomes. You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience within healthcare, aged care or a related clinical environment.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and complex improvement, implementation, or change initiatives.
• Strong capability in interest-holder engagement, collaboration and influencing outcomes across diverse professional groups.
• Experience translating research, evidence or clinical insights into practice, policy, or service improvement.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and healthcare systems.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, implementation, and evaluation.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in nursing, allied health or another health-related discipline.
• Experience in aged care, community care, implementation science or healthcare improvement will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Importantly, you will mirror our values of Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together in all aspects of your work.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs.
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free.
• Private health insurance and gym discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.