Head of Nursing & Compliance | Sydney

Optimum Health Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Senior Nursing Leader to own compliance, quality and clinical governance across disciplines. Based in Sydney with travel to clinics across NSW/Tasmania, you will lead the Nursing team, manage audits, and ensure audit readiness for NDIS and aged care standards.

AHPRA-registered senior nurse with governance experience is essential. You'll report to the General Manager/COO and collaborate with regional managers and clinical leaders to translate regulatory

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Senior leadership experience in governance, quality and compliance.
• Experience in NDIS, aged care or community health settings.
• Direct experience leading NDIS and/or aged care audits.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support the Nursing team including recruitment and development.
• Set nursing scope of practice and delegation frameworks.
• Oversee clinical care delivery including complex care and medication management.
• Monitor AHPRA registration, competencies and training.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload alongside governance responsibilities.
• Own the clinical governance framework and quality management system.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Quality & compliance

WHS knowledge

Policy writing

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

You'll lead Optimum's Nursing service and own compliance, quality and clinical governance across every discipline, keeping the organisation audit-ready against NDIS and aged care requirements. It's a new senior role, permanent and full-time (part-time considered), based in Sydney with travel to clinics across NSW and Tasmania. You'll report to the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. You'll work closely with Regional Managers and the clinical leadership team and be the person the business relies on for a clear view of risk, quality and regulatory obligations.

NURSING LEADERSHIP

• Lead, supervise and support the Nursing team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance and professional development
• Set nursing scope of practice, clinical procedures and delegation frameworks
• Oversee clinical care delivery, including complex care, medication management and high-intensity supports
• Monitor AHPRA registration, competencies and mandatory training for nursing staff
• Maintain a small clinical caseload alongside leadership, governance and compliance responsibilities

COMPLIANCE, QUALITY & GOVERNANCE

• Own the clinical governance framework and quality management system across all disciplines
• Maintain NDIS registration and lead preparation for certification and verification audits against the NDIS Practice Standards
• Lead compliance with the Aged Care Act 2024, the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and Support at Home program requirements
• Manage incident, complaint and reportable incident processes, including notifications to the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
• Develop, review and maintain policies and procedures, and track continuous improvement actions
• Lead the work health and safety (WHS) management system, including risk assessment, hazard reporting, consultation and home visit safety
• Report on risk, quality and compliance performance to the General Manager/COO and leadership team
• Keep the business informed of regulatory changes and turn them into practical changes for clinicians and managers

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Significant post-registration experience, including time in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality and compliance in NDIS, aged care or community health settings
• Direct experience leading NDIS and/or aged care audits
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and safety management systems
• Confidence writing policy and reporting to senior leaders in plain language
• The ability to lead clinicians across disciplines and build a culture where compliance is part of everyday practice

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical governance, quality, health management or a related field
• WHS qualification (Certificate IV or above)
• Experience in a multi-site or multidisciplinary allied health organisation

Essential checks:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel interstate

WHY OPTIMUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Optimum is a multidisciplinary allied health organisation with clinics across NSW and Tasmania and a team of over 200 people. Clinicians work across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Podiatry, Behaviour Support and Nursing, supporting clients funded through the NDIS, aged care programs and private pathways. This is a new senior role with real scope to shape governance and compliance in a growing organisation, with a direct line to the General Manager/COO and a seat at the leadership table. There's flexibility around hours, and ongoing professional development support.

THE PRACTICALS

• Location: Sydney, NSW, with travel to clinics across NSW and Tasmania
• Employment type: permanent, full-time, part-time considered
• Reports to: General Manager/Chief Operating Officer
• Travel: regular travel to clinics, including interstate
• Registration: current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse