Care Excellence Lead
Home & Community Care (HACC) | Aged Care | Clinical Governance
NSW West | Uniting NSW.ACT
The Care Excellence Lead provides clinical expertise, governance leadership and quality oversight across our HACC services in NSW West. This pivotal role embeds best practice, strengthens clinical governance and mentors multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, person‐centred community aged care. You will support neighbourhood teams, Team Leaders and Care Partners to ensure high‐quality services aligned with care plans, budgets and regulatory requirements. Our NSW West region covers a large geographical area including Central West, Orana, Far West and Riverina. Regular travel across the NSW West is required as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical expertise in complex community aged care
Embed and uphold Uniting's clinical governance framework
Mentor Nursing and Allied Health teams
Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with Aged Care Standards
Analyse clinical data to identify improvement prospects
Implement and evaluate quality systems within HACC
Facilitate education and workforce capability development
Promote a culture of client choice, safety and continuous improvement




Act as Deputy to the Area Manager
About You: You are a confident clinical leader who leads through collaboration and influence.
Essential
Bachelor qualification in Nursing or Allied Health
Current AHPRA (or relevant) registration
Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
Minimum 5+ years' clinical experience
Solid knowledge of aged care practice and clinical governance
Experience in risk management and complex case management
Proven coaching and mentoring capability
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Highly Regarded
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical field
What We Offer
Meaningful career with a leading human services organisation
Up to $18,550 not‐for‐profit salary packaging
U Rewards program & Fitness Passport
Supportive, inclusive and team-oriented workplace
Career development opportunities
Option to purchase additional leave
Applications are encouraged from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Employment is subject to a National Police Check, pre‐employment screening and reference checks.
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📌 Care Excellence Lead West New South Wales
🏢 Uniting
📍 New South Wales