Clinical Governance Coordinator

IPN Medical Centres; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee benefits platform (

Fitness Passport membership

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate health insurance plans

Discounts at Artisan Aesthetic Clinics

Job summary

IPN Medical Centres is seeking a part-time Clinical Governance Policy Specialist to support the development, review and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and educational resources across our national network. You will work with clinical and operational leaders to design governance frameworks that uphold patient safety and a culture of quality and excellence.

The role emphasizes collaboration, policy writing, and ongoing improvement, with flexible working arrangements and access to

Qualifications

• Experience developing, reviewing and maintaining clinical policies, procedures and resources.
• Understanding of clinical governance frameworks, accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical leadership and operations to develop practical resources.
• Research, draft and update clinical policies, procedures and resources.
• Maintain document control systems and policy review schedules.
• Support internal auditing activities and accreditation readiness across medical centres.
• Assist in development of nursing training materials and clinical learning content.
• Support implementation of clinical governance updates.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting clinical practice.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in clinical governance or policy development

Tools

Best Practice software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the National Clinical Governance Manager and working as part of the National Clinical Team, you will support the development, review and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and educational resources that ensure organisational documents remain current, evidence-based, and aligned with legislative, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. You will work closely with clinical and operational leaders to design and implement clinical governance frameworks that uphold patient safety and a clinical culture of quality and excellence.

This is a Part time position - 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical leadership, operational teams and subject matter experts to develop practical, fit-for-purpose resources.
• Research, draft and update clinical policies, procedures and resources.
• Maintain document control systems and policy review schedules.
• Support internal auditing activities and accreditation readiness across medical centres.
• Assist in development of nursing training materials and clinical learning content.
• Support the implementation of clinical governance updates.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting clinical practice.

About you

• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and maintaining clinical policies, procedures and resources.
• A sound understanding of clinical governance frameworks, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exceptional written communication, policy writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting projects, quality initiatives and organisational change.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Current AHPRA registration, Working with Children Check (if in NSW or SA), and current CPR certification are required.
• Experience working with healthcare technology platforms, including Best Practice software and Microsoft Office applications is highly desirable.
• Experience in general practice, primary healthcare nursing, or multi-site healthcare businesses is highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in clinical governance, policy development or education will be highly regarded.
• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and savings through our employee benefits platform, Flare.
• Fitness Passport membership, providing access to more than 1,600 fitness facilities across Australia for you and your immediate family.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities within IPN and the broader Sonic Healthcare network.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members.
• Access to Sonic Healthcare corporate health insurance plans.
• Employee discounts of up to 20% at Artisan Aesthetic Clinics.
• Recognition and rewards through our service milestone recognition program.

About us

IPN Medical Centres support the Australian community, operating over 140 Practices across the country and providing over 10 million patient consultations each year. IPN forms part of Sonic Healthcare, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Australia. We are connected, innovative, passionate and sincere, and our mission is to provide an excellent clinical and operational service. We encourage an environment where each team member is able to do their best, making a difference to the patients they care for. We encourage innovation and constantly seek to improve what we do.