At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance palliative care practices across residential and community services.
- Company: Juniper, a leading aged care provider in WA with a compassionate culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 12% superannuation, and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
- Other info: Full-time role with travel opportunities and a chance to shape care practices.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians and their families.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Care and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
At Juniper, we're committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care that enables older Australians to live with dignity, comfort and choice.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Palliative Care Lead to drive excellence in palliative and end-of-life care across our residential and community services.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled clinician to influence care outcomes at an organisational level, strengthen clinical capability, and ensure best-practice palliative care is embedded across Juniper.
About the Role
Reporting to the Clinical Governance team, the Palliative Care Lead will provide expert clinical leadership, education, and strategic direction to enhance palliative care practices across Juniper.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, families, and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care that supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical leadership in palliative and end-of-life care across Juniper services.
- Support and mentor clinical teams to build capability and confidence in palliative care delivery.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate palliative care frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with aged care standards and best practice.
- Partner with customers, families, healthcare providers, and external stakeholders to achieve optimal care outcomes.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to quality, risk, and clinical governance activities.
- Lead education and training programs to strengthen organisational knowledge and capability.
To be successful in this role, you will bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Care (Graduate Diploma, master's degree or equivalent).
- Minimum five years' experience in palliative care, aged care, or a related clinical leadership role.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing clinical practice.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management, and aged care compliance requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and strategic initiatives.
- Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
- A compassionate, customer-focused approach and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
- Current National Police Clearance and a valid Driver's Licence.
Why join Juniper
- $Attractive Salary + 12% superannuation
- Full-time role based at our Balcatta Head Office with travel across Juniper services.
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per FBT year.
- A rare opportunity to shape and lead palliative care practice across one of WA's leading aged care providers.
- Work alongside dedicated professionals in a values-driven organisation committed to excellence in care.
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of older Western Australians and their families.
- Join Our Team
Palliative Care Lead Flexible in Stirling employer: Juniper
Juniper is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to providing personalised care in a supportive and culturally rich environment. As a Registered Nurse at Juniper Gerdewoonem, you will benefit from a strong work culture that values teamwork and professional growth, alongside competitive remuneration and generous perks such as subsidised accommodation and wellness initiatives. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Western Australians while enjoying a fulfilling career in a beautiful setting.
