Clinical Governance Specialist

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT based at Rivervale, WA, seeks a Clinical Governance Specialist to join the Quality & Innovation team on a max-term, full-time basis until 31 March 2027. The role provides expert advice to the Quality Manager and stakeholders to enhance the care and allied health services.

You will develop and review evidence-based clinical policies, analyse data, support audits and accreditation activities, and assist regulatory submissions under Aged Care Quality Standards.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, continuous improvement, accreditation and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience developing and reviewing evidence-based clinical policies and procedures.
• Experience analysing clinical data, practices and audit findings with clear recommendations.
• Experience supporting audits and accreditation plans for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and customer-focused advisory skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and build stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change and provide guidance through change.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to the Quality Manager and stakeholders to enhance care quality.
• Develop and review evidence-based clinical policies and procedures.
• Analyse clinical data and audit findings to inform recommendations.
• Support accreditation activities and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare reports and documentation for audits and governance reviews.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Audits & accreditation

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Reporting

Driver's licence

Travel WA

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

MS Office

Clinical governance software

Job description

• Max term full-time opportunity until 31 March 2027 | Based at Rivervale, WA | Immediate start
• Bring your clinical governance expertise and analytical mindset to support residential aged care homes across WA
• Strengthen quality, compliance and continuous improvement outcomes

About the role:

We are seeking a Clinical Governance Specialist to join our Quality & Innovation team. Based at Rivervale, WA, this max term full-time role will provide advice and support to the Quality Manager and internal stakeholders to enhance the quality of care and allied health services delivered to our customers.

You will contribute to the development and review of evidence-based clinical policies and procedures, analyse clinical data and practices, provide responsive guidance to leaders, and support auditing and continuous improvement activities. You will also help operations prepare for accreditation and regulatory submissions, including requirements of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

This role would suit an experienced Registered Nurse or clinician with strong clinical governance, quality and accreditation knowledge who can translate clinical evidence and data into practical recommendations that support safe, effective and high-quality care.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Strong working knowledge of clinical governance, continuous improvement, quality principles, accreditation and the Aged Care Quality Standards
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing evidence-based clinical policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience analysing clinical data, practices and audit findings, with the ability to provide clear recommendations
• Experience supporting audits, accreditation activities and plans for continuous improvement
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to advice and guidance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships with operational leaders and internal stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and support others through change
• Strong computer skills and the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• A valid driver's licence, and the ability and willingness to travel throughout WA as required

If you are passionate about strengthening clinical governance, supporting contemporary practice and improving quality outcomes for older Australians, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including a police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.