Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator

Mareeba Aged Care; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and entitlements

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Full-time stability

Supportive clinical leadership team

Learning and development opportunities

Meaningful work in aged care

Job summary

Respect is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join Cooinda in Lithgow, NSW as Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator. This full-time role focuses on maintaining high clinical standards and regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement across the home, partnering with the General Manager and clinical team.

You will oversee clinical quality processes, audits, accreditation requirements, review documentation, monitor resident outcomes, and guide nursing staff to sustain a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Significant RN experience in residential aged care and strong governance skills.
• Experience with audits, accreditation, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical quality processes and governance across the home.
• Support audits, accreditation requirements, and compliance activities.
• Review clinical documentation and monitor resident outcomes for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to nursing and care staff to sustain clinical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Clinical governance

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA RN registration

Tools

Clinical software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator

Senior Registered Nurse (Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator)

Full-time | Cooinda, Lithgow NSW

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join the team at Cooinda in Lithgow in the role of Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator.

This full-time position focuses on maintaining high standards of clinical care, supporting regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement across the home. You will work closely with the General Manager, Care Manager and wider clinical team to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing clinical quality processes, supporting audits and accreditation requirements, reviewing clinical documentation, monitoring resident outcomes and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will also provide guidance and support to nursing and care staff, helping maintain a strong culture of clinical excellence.

Why Lithgow?

Cooinda is located in Lithgow, a welcoming regional town in New South Wales surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and close to the Blue Mountains. The area offers a relaxed lifestyle, local cafes, parks and convenient amenities, making it a great place to work and live.

About Respect

Respect is the largest aged care provider in regional areas across Australia. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on providing quality care to residents and supportive workplaces for employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Full-time stability.
• Supportive clinical leadership team.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful work in aged care.

About You

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Significant experience as a Registered Nurse in residential aged care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and sound clinical judgement.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, audits or compliance activities.
• Ability to review clinical documentation, identify risks and implement improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and support nursing and care staff.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency with clinical software systems and Microsoft Office.
• Current National Police Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.