Clinical Advisor

Uniting AgeWell; Victoria; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900

Career pathways and education

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a Clinical Advisor to drive clinical excellence across Home Care services. Based at our Head Office, you will lead policy development, oversee clinical assessments, and champion safe, person-centred care.

You will provide expert guidance in wound management, dementia and palliative care while shaping staff learning and governance. You will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams, develop education materials, and monitor outcomes to ensure

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with APHRA registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a health or aged care management role.
• Supervisory experience with RNs, ENs, allied health staff and students.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Delivery of high-quality training services in health or aged care.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Monitor clinical assessments and reviews.
• Deliver wound management and contemporary practice tools.
• Establish mandatory competencies for staff.
• Support safe delivery of dementia and palliative care.
• Develop clinical education materials and facilitate training.
• Collaborate with non-clinical staff to increase knowledge and quality of care.

Skills

Wound management

Dementia care

Palliative care

Clinical governance

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leader / supervisory skills

Clinical assessments

Education

APHRA-registered Nurse

Tools

Policy development tools

Job description

Clinical Advisor Uniting AgeWell•Melbourne, VIC, AU

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell?

• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Based out of our Head Office in Wesley Place, As a Clinical Advisor, you will drive clinical excellence across our Home Care services. This pivotal role is responsible for leading best-practice clinical initiatives that enhance client outcomes, support safe care delivery, and promote continuous quality improvement.

Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, you will oversee the development, implementation, and review of clinical policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure services align with contemporary evidence-based practice. You will provide expert guidance in key areas including clinical assessments, wound management, dementia care, and palliative care, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.

As a trusted clinical expert, you will monitor outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and champion initiatives that promote safe, person-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinical professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older people.

In this role, you will:

• Review, develop and implement Clinical policy and procedures
• Monitor Clinical assessments & reviews
• Deliver effective wound management and contemporary practice and tools
• Establish mandatory competencies
• Support the safe delivery of Dementia Care
• Support the safe delivery of Palliative Care
• Support the development of clinical education material
• Facilitate learning and development opportunities
• Ability to work with non-clinicians such as Case Mangers and Home Care Workers to increase their knowledge and focus

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have:

• A Registered Nurse background with APHRA Registration
• Understanding of Support at Home funding
• 3 years’ experience in a similar management role within health or aged care settings
• Supervisory experience in clinically supporting RNs, ENs, allied health staff and student placements (individual and group work)
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance and risk
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Delivery of high-quality training services in health, aged care or community services or equivalent sectors (desirable)
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Clinical Advisor PD July 2026.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!