Quality, Risk & Compliance Lead – Aged Care

Cultura; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultura is seeking a Quality, Risk & Compliance Officer for Care Services in Geelong. The role supports Residential Aged Care and Home Services, ensuring safe, high-quality care and compliance with legislation, accreditation, and care governance standards.

The position leads audits, manages risk and data reporting, and collaborates with directors to strengthen continuous improvement across programs. Applicants should have nursing or health qualification and current registration.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality improvement and risk management in health/aged care settings.
• Ability to collect, analyse and use data to generate reports and drive improvements.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory standards and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and lead external audits, renewals and accreditation processes.
• Support database changes and data integrity across programs.
• Collect, revise, and report on reportable incidents (SIRS, NDIS) with leadership colleagues.
• Maintain Continuous Improvement Plan and clinical risk register for each program area.
• Ensure alignment of data (NQIP) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report incidents and quality indicators to the General Manager, Care Services.
• Coordinate and maintain compliance and risk management frameworks and related software.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Quality improvement

Governance frameworks

Education

Nursing degree or health degree/diploma

Job description

Cultura is seeking a Quality, Risk & Compliance Officer for Care Services in Geelong. The role supports Residential Aged Care and Home Services, ensuring safe, high-quality care and compliance with legislation, accreditation, and care governance standards.

The position leads audits, manages risk and data reporting, and collaborates with directors to strengthen continuous improvement across programs. Applicants should have nursing or health qualification and current registration.