Clinical Governance Coordinator Full-time

The Hospital Research Foundation Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital Research Foundation Group in Adelaide is seeking a Clinical Governance Coordinator for our Health Programs division. You will strengthen governance, safety and quality systems across Client and Patient Services, providing practical guidance and hands-on support to embed robust processes.

You will collaborate with nurses and allied health professionals, lead audits, monitor accreditation and report on risks and improvements.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA where applicable.
• Experience in clinical quality or governance.
• Experience with accreditation preparation.
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards and health legislation.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and tech skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Planning & prioritisation

Education

Nurse or Allied Health professional registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Clinical data systems

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.

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