Manager - Clinical Governance, Quality & Risk

Details 

   Work Type: Permanent

   Salary Range: $130,001+

   Whats on Offer: Drive clinical excellence across this well-established not-for-profit provider!

Description

Manager – Clinical Governance, Quality & Risk | North West Sydney 🚨

Lead Quality. Drive Excellence. Shape the Future of Aged Care.

An exceptional opportunity has become available for an experienced aged care leader to join a well-established residential aged care provider in a newly created leadership position based in North West Sydney.

This role will act as the designated second-in-command across Residential Services and play a pivotal role in strengthening clinical governance, quality, compliance and risk management across the organisation.

With the aged care sector undergoing significant reform under the Aged Care Act 2024 and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, this position offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive organisational excellence and make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes.

What's on Offer?

💰 Total Remuneration Package: $150,000 - $170,000 (inclusive of super)
📦 Salary Packaging Benefits Available
⭐ Newly created, organisation-wide leadership role
⭐ Designated second-in-command to the Manager of Residential Services
⭐ Strategic influence across governance, compliance and operational excellence
⭐ Supportive and collaborative executive leadership team
⭐ Strong commitment to quality care and continuous improvement
⭐ Opportunity to drive change during a transformative period for the aged care sector

The Opportunity

This is a highly influential position suited to a passionate governance and quality professional who thrives on improving systems, strengthening compliance frameworks and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic oversight across:

✔️ Clinical Governance Frameworks
✔️ Quality Management Systems
✔️ Risk Management & Compliance
✔️ Accreditation & Audit Readiness
✔️ Incident & Complaints Management
✔️ Continuous Improvement Programs
✔️ Infection Prevention & Control
✔️ Clinical Education & Workforce Capability

Working closely with executive leadership, operational teams and clinical leaders, you will provide expert guidance on governance, quality, compliance and risk management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the organisation's Clinical Governance Framework
• Drive accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance activities
• Oversee quality management systems, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage organisational risk frameworks, registers and reporting
• Monitor and analyse clinical indicators, incidents, complaints and consumer feedback
• Lead investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans
• Prepare governance, quality and risk reports for Executive Leadership and the Board
• Support leaders to build a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational readiness for ongoing sector reforms