Aged Care Quality & Risk Champion

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & tax benefits

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a Quality and Risk Specialist to support safe, high-quality care across residential aged care homes. You will audit, investigate and report to identify risks and drive continuous improvement, partnering with clinical teams to strengthen compliance with ACQSC/NDIS standards.

This role contributes to clinical governance, influencing outcomes and supporting homes in delivering person-centred, sustainable care across multiple sites in Australia.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in clinical governance within aged care or regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Ability to translate insights into practical improvement actions.
• Knowledge of Aged Care standards and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and investigations into incidents, complaints and compliance risks.
• Identify gaps, analyse findings and provide actionable recommendations to improve quality and safety outcomes.
• Partner with operational leaders and home teams to build capability in clinical governance and compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of Plans for Continuous Improvement.
• Monitor risk indicators and identify emerging risks across services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure comprehensive reviews.
• Provide support during ACQSC and NDIS audits, including on-site or remote assistance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards and quality frameworks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Quality/compliance knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Bolton Clarke is seeking a Quality and Risk Specialist to support safe, high-quality care across residential aged care homes. You will audit, investigate and report to identify risks and drive continuous improvement, partnering with clinical teams to strengthen compliance with ACQSC/NDIS standards.

This role contributes to clinical governance, influencing outcomes and supporting homes in delivering person-centred, sustainable care across multiple sites in Australia.