Head of Clinical

My Guardian; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Weekly Friday drinks

Healthy snacks

Supportive office culture

Job summary

My Guardian in Sydney Olympic Park is seeking an experienced senior clinician to lead clinical governance across aged care and NDIS portfolios. You will oversee governance systems, ensure compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, and mentor Clinical Coordinators, Nurses, Case Managers, and allied health staff.

The successful candidate must be an AHPRA-registered nurse with proven leadership in aged care or disability services, strong communication, and the ability to manage risk,

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Mandatory).
• Proven experience in aged care and/or disability services, leadership or senior clinical governance role.
• Strong working knowledge of NDIS and My Aged Care frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, development, and evaluation of clinical and care services across aged care and NDIS portfolios.
• Oversee clinical governance systems, ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and other regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert clinical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to Clinical Coordinators, Nurses, Case Managers, and allied health staff.
• Drive continuous improvement by managing clinical documentation, incident reporting, risk mitigation, and accreditation preparedness.
• Direct the operational quality of care services, including workforce planning, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, families, community partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and person-centred care throughout the organisation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Postgraduate qualifications in leadership/aged care/community nursing

Job description

My Guardian is a leading Aged and Disability Care service provider delivering compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care. As we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to empowering individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

The role will be full-time, on-site at our Sydney Olympic Park Head Office.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Lead the strategic planning, development, and evaluation of clinical and care services across our aged care and NDIS portfolios.

Oversee clinical governance systems, ensuring strict compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and other regulatory bodies.

Provide expert clinical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to Clinical Coordinators, Nurses, Case Managers, and allied health staff.

Drive continuous improvement by managing clinical documentation, incident reporting, risk mitigation, and accreditation preparedness.

Direct the operational quality of care services, including workforce planning, resource allocation, and budget management.

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, families, community partners, and regulatory stakeholders.

Champion a culture of safety, quality, and person-centred care throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate must have:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Mandatory).

Proven experience in aged care and/or disability services, specifically in a leadership or senior clinical governance role.

Strong, working knowledge of NDIS and My Aged Care frameworks.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead clinical teams and manage complex client situations.

High-level organisational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Current NSW Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle (with a willingness to travel within the Sydney metropolitan area).

Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, aged care, or community nursing will be highly regarded.

• Competitive salary package
• Onsite gym
• Supportive and positive office culture
• Weekly Friday afternoon drinks and nibbles at Head Office
• Healthy snacks and refreshments

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.