Head of Clinical Quality & Governance

Head of Clinical Quality & Governance

Full-Time On-site
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Our client is a progressive aged care provider focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a modern and supportive environment.

The Role
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive aged care provider where you'll influence care outcomes across multiple homes, shape clinical best practice, and play a key role in delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

With a unique mix of hands-on clinical review and quality leadership, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to truly elevate standards across an organisation.

Why this role stands out

  • True impact - influence care quality and safety across multiple sites
  • Strategic + hands-on - balance clinical reviews with system-level improvements
  • Leadership reach - partner with executive leaders and guide clinical teams
  • Drive change - shape governance, compliance, and best practice frameworks
  • Autonomy & variety - no two days are the same

What you'll be doing

  • Clinical Review & Resident Outcomes
  • Conduct in-depth clinical reviews to ensure safe, effective, and personalised care
  • Evaluate care plans, outcomes, and identify gaps or risks
  • Provide expert guidance to improve clinical decision‐making
  • Partner with care teams, residents, and families to optimise outcomes
  • Escalate and manage complex clinical risks

Quality, Governance & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead quality assurance and clinical governance across multiple sites
  • Ensure compliance with aged care standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Support audits, accreditation, and regulatory engagement
  • Analyse clinical data and trends to drive improvement initiatives
  • Oversee incident investigations, complaints management, and risk mitigation
  • Strengthen systems, policies, and evidence‐based practice

About you

You're a confident and capable clinical leader who thrives on making an impact beyond a single site.

What you'll bring

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Proven experience in senior clinical, governance, or quality roles in aged care
  • Strong knowledge of aged care standards, compliance, and accreditation
  • Experience managing audits and engaging with regulatory bodies
  • Advanced skills in:
    • Clinical risk and incident management
    • Data analysis and reporting
    • Quality systems and continuous improvement

Your strengths

  • You influence, coach, and uplift clinical teams
  • You're proactive and solutions‐focused
  • You can balance big‐picture strategy with operational detail
  • You communicate with confidence at all levels, including executive

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary package (negotiable based on experience)
  • Travel variety across sites (with flexibility)
  • Ongoing professional development and support
  • A chance to step into a broader leadership scope
  • Career progression within a growing, forward‐thinking organisation
  • A role where your work directly improves lives

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Contact Details:

Staff Australia Recruitment Team