Clinical Quality & Compliance Lead – Aged Care

Respect Group; Inverell; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 for liv

Meals and holiday accommodation up to

Job summary

Respect Group in Inverell, NSW, seeks a Registered Nurse to join as Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator in a full-time, Monday–Friday role, focusing on governance, quality outcomes, safety and regulatory readiness. You’ll conduct audits, support improvement initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure accurate documentation and incident management.

This role partners with the General Manager and Care teams to uphold high standards of care, accreditation readiness, and compliant practice.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in residential aged care and advanced clinical assessment.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting clinical audits, quality improvement activities and accreditation preparation.
• High-level clinical documentation, review and care planning skills.
• Experience supporting incident management, risk assessment and corrective action processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills with staff.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and clinical software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight to ensure care delivery aligns with best practice, legislation and organisational standards.
• Conduct clinical audits and reviews to monitor care quality, compliance and resident outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement strategies to address identified gaps or risks.
• Ensure readiness for accreditation and compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review resident clinical records and support complex care assessments, case reviews and high-risk resident monitoring.
• Assist with incident management, investigations, risk mitigation and preventative action planning.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship and education to nursing and care teams to strengthen capability and best practice.
• Monitor clinical systems, documentation and data integrity to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely completion of care activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical software systems

Job description

Respect Group in Inverell, NSW, seeks a Registered Nurse to join as Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator in a full-time, Monday–Friday role, focusing on governance, quality outcomes, safety and regulatory readiness. You’ll conduct audits, support improvement initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure accurate documentation and incident management.

This role partners with the General Manager and Care teams to uphold high standards of care, accreditation readiness, and compliant practice.