Clinical Governance Coordinator

The Hospital Research Foundation Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital Research Foundation Group in Adelaide is seeking a Clinical Governance Coordinator to strengthen clinical governance, quality and safety systems across Client and Patient Services within the Health Programs team.

You will provide oversight, embed robust governance processes, lead audits and education initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to drive continuous improvement while meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency where applicable.
• Experience in clinical quality or governance or a related role.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives and accreditation preparation.
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Knowledge of relevant programs such as NDIS and My Aged Care.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and technology skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
• Commitment to client safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the clinical governance framework and safety systems within Client and Patient Services.
• Provide guidance, oversight and hands-on support to embed governance processes.
• Lead quality audits and translate findings into practical actions.
• Develop and report on quality, safety and accreditation metrics for leadership.
• Coordinate clinical education and training to meet workforce and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to integrate governance into service delivery.
• Monitor compliance with policies, guidelines and accreditation standards.
• Analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across health programs.

Skills

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Planning and prioritisation

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nurse or Allied Health Registration with AHPRA

Job description

About us

Client and Patient Services - Health Programs

THRF Group's Client and Patient Services division is committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred health services. Our Health Programs team works collaboratively with clients, families, carers, referrers and multidisciplinary partners to strengthen service quality and improve outcomes. Guided by our values and a strong culture of continuous improvement, we support our people to deliver clinical excellence while meeting organisational, accreditation and regulatory requirements.

About the role

Reporting to the Program Director - Health, the Clinical Governance Coordinator will help strengthen clinical governance, quality and safety systems across Client and Patient Services. You will provide practical guidance, objective oversight and hands-on support to embed robust governance processes, build workforce capability and promote consistent clinical excellence.

• Support the implementation, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the clinical governance framework.
• Develop, implement and report on quality improvement, clinical safety and service evaluation initiatives.
• Monitor accreditation standards, clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements, and coordinate approved changes.
• Review clinical policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure they remain current, evidence-based and compliant.
• Analyse clinical, quality and risk data to identify trends, system risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead clinical quality audits and reviews, translating findings into practical governance and improvement actions.
• Develop clear quality and accreditation reports for leaders, highlighting performance, risks, trends and actions.
• Coordinate clinical education and training initiatives linked to identified workforce and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to integrate quality, safety and governance into service delivery.

Some out-of-hours work and travel may be required. You must hold a current driver's licence and be willing to obtain and maintain relevant criminal history, Working with Children and other required background checks.

About you

You are a collaborative and influential health professional with strong clinical governance, quality improvement and stakeholder engagement capability. You bring sound judgement, professional integrity and a practical approach to working in a complex, highly regulated environment.

• Registration as a Nurse or Allied Health Professional, or an equivalent relevant qualification, with a current practising certificate through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency where applicable.
• Experience in clinical quality, clinical governance or a related role, ideally in a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives and accreditation preparation.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, health systems, relevant legislation, the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, professional codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Knowledge of relevant programs and frameworks, which may include ASES accreditation, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and My Aged Care.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and technology skills, with experience interpreting clinical, quality and risk information.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, resilience and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• A proactive, adaptable and results-focused approach, with a genuine commitment to client safety, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.