Clinical Director

SustainHealth Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainHealth Recruitment is partnering with an established psychology organisation in Adelaide to appoint a Clinical Director. The role leads a multidisciplinary psychology team while maintaining an active caseload and ensuring high standards of care.

You will oversee governance, service development and workforce capability, balancing strategic direction with hands-on clinical leadership to drive outcomes for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology and current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Senior clinical leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership and direction across multidisciplinary services.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement with evidence-based, client-centred practice.
• Lead, mentor and support clinical managers and practitioners.
• Strengthen clinical supervision, workforce development and capability.
• Oversee incidents, complaints, audits and complex clinical matters.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and growth.
• Build relationships with clients, families, referrers and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Governance

Change management

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

BA Supervisor status

AHPRA registration

Job description

Clinical Director | Lead an Established Psychology Team & Maintain a Caseload

We're looking for an accomplished Clinical Director (Psychology) to provide strategic leadership, strengthen clinical governance and guide the continued development of a multidisciplinary healthcare organisation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of clinical standards, support and develop a talented workforce, and work closely with the executive team to shape the future direction of the organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the quality of services delivered and the people responsible for delivering them.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical operations, driving best practice and ensuring the delivery of safe, ethical and evidence-based services.

You'll balance high-level strategic thinking with practical clinical leadership, ensuring the organisation continues to grow while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic clinical leadership and direction across multidisciplinary services.


• Overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management and compliance frameworks.


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring evidence-based, client-centred practice.


• Leading, mentoring and supporting clinical managers and practitioners.


• Strengthening clinical supervision, professional development and workforce capability.


• Overseeing clinical incidents, complaints, audits and complex clinical matters.


• Working alongside the executive leadership team on strategic planning, service development and organisational growth.


• Building strong relationships with clients, families, referrers and external stakeholders.


• Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and client outcomes.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a confident and values-driven clinical leader who can bring together strong clinical judgement, strategic thinking and an ability to inspire others.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology


• Current unrestricted professional registration with AHPRA


• BA Supervisor status


• Previous experience in a senior clinical, leadership or management position.


• A strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement.


• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams.


• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and clinical practice requirements.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.


• The ability to balance clinical excellence, workforce wellbeing and sustainable service delivery.

Clinical endorsement, postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, and experience in strategic planning, service development or accreditation, will be highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic influence: Work closely with the Managing Director and executive team to shape organisational direction.


• Meaningful leadership: Have a genuine impact on clinical standards, workforce development and client outcomes.


• Opportunity to innovate: Drive improvements in clinical practice, service delivery and organisational capability.


• Multidisciplinary environment: Work alongside a diverse clinical workforce and contribute to a collaborative culture.


• Make your mark: Take ownership of the clinical direction and help build a sustainable, high-performing service.