Clinical Governance Officer

Leukaemia Foundation; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals and entertainment allowance

Paid parental leave

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work

Job summary

The Leukaemia Foundation in Australia is seeking a healthcare quality professional to strengthen clinical governance, safety and service improvement across the Health Services team. You will support accreditation, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, drive quality metrics, and help embed a culture focused on safety and learning.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or another relevant health discipline.
• Experience supporting clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation or continuous improvement within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles, healthcare quality frameworks and accreditation standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical governance activities to support safe, high-quality care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives that strengthen outcomes and service delivery.
• Support accreditation activities and ensure governance systems meet standards.
• Monitor clinical incidents, feedback and risks to identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate clinical audits and track improvement actions through to completion.
• Manage clinical policies, procedures and document control processes.
• Support clinical training, capability programs and compliance activities.
• Partner with clinical teams to embed a learning-focused culture of quality and safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

Nursing or Allied Health qualification

Job description

At the Leukaemia Foundation, we believe survival is not enough. We are working towards a future where no life is lost to blood cancer. Through health services, advocacy and research, we help Australians navigate one of life's toughest challenges with care, compassion and hope.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Governance, Quality and Systems Improvement you'll play a key role in strengthening the systems, frameworks and processes that underpin safe, high-quality service delivery across our Health Services team.

You’ll support clinical governance activities, accreditation requirements, quality improvement initiatives, clinical risk management processes and compliance obligations, helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

This is an ideal opportunity for a healthcare professional who enjoys working at the intersection of quality, governance and service improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate clinical governance activities that support safe, high-quality care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives that strengthen clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Support accreditation activities and ensure governance systems meet relevant standards.
• Monitor clinical incidents, feedback and risks to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate clinical audits and track improvement actions through to completion.
• Manage clinical policies, procedures, and document control processes.
• Support clinical training, capability programs, and compliance activities.
• Partner with clinical teams to embed a positive, learning-focused culture of quality and safety.

Our Values in Action

Care Deeply
You help ensure every person accessing our supportive care services receives care that is safe, effective and centred on their needs.

Be Bold
You identify opportunities to improve quality systems, strengthen governance practices and drive meaningful change.

Make it Count
You turn data, insights and feedback into actions that improve care experiences and outcomes for our community.

About You

You’ll bring a passion for healthcare quality and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for people accessing health services.

• Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or another relevant health discipline
• Experience supporting clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation or continuous improvement activities within a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles, healthcare quality frameworks and accreditation standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by the opportunity to improve the quality and safety of care for people living with blood cancer and their families.

Why Join Us

Every day, our teams provide practical, emotional and educational support, while advocating for better outcomes across the blood cancer community.

This is an opportunity to bring your governance expertise into a purpose-driven environment where quality and safety are central to everything we do.

• Permanent part-time opportunity (22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE). We offer flexibility in how these hours are worked, with options to spread them across 3 to 5 days per week
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is more than a governance role.

It’s an opportunity to influence care on a broader scale, strengthen clinical excellence, and help ensure every person affected by blood cancer receives safe, high-quality support when they need it most.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: COB 20 November 2026.

We particularly welcome applications from experienced clinicians and healthcare professionals seeking flexible or part-time work arrangements, including those returning to the workforce after parental leave or an extended career break.

The Leukaemia Foundation is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we support. We strongly encourage people from all cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.