Youth Focus is looking for a Clinical Excellence Lead to join our dynamic Burswood team located on Whadjuk Noongar country.
Full-time, permanent position
Commencing 1st September ****!
About the RoleThis role will support continuous improvement, clinical governance, quality, and risk management across Youth Focus services, ensuring alignment with best-practice and legislative requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service improvement, clinical excellence and organisational objectives
Deliver expert clinical advice, consultation, supervision, and support to clinical leaders and staff, to ensure high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for young people and families
Ensure compliance with legislative, contractual, and accreditation requirements through the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, frameworks, and quality systems
Lead quality improvement projects, incident, complaint, and feedback management processes
Design and deliver resources, and learning opportunities that strengthen staff capability, and promote a culture of safety and accountability
About YouTo be considered for this position, applicants will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, OT, Mental Health Nursing) and current full registration/membership with a professional body (AASW or AHPRA)
Minimum five years' experience applying clinical practice within the mental health sector, with demonstrated expertise working in complex and dynamic service environments
Advanced clinical skills in assessment, case formulation, and clinical decision-making,



underpinned by evidence-based practice and a strong understanding of youth mental health
Experience responding to clinical incidents and mitigating risk, including interventions to determine and manage risk
Demonstrate experience leading clinical governance, quality improvement, compliance, and risk management projects and initiatives
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including partnering, consulting, and influencing outcomes
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to analyse data and prepare high-quality reports and documentation
Ability to work outside standard business hours when required
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s licence and flexibility to travel between office locations (including ad hoc interstate and intrastate travel)
To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria.
Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.
What we offer
Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia *********)
Salary packaging commensurate to an NFP - up to $18,550 pa
Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
Additional annual leave,



and other leave offerings (including gifted Christmas leave)
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
ApplicationsPlease send through your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under the section "About You".
Closing date for applications: 5.00pm, Thursday 13 August ****
About UsYouth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in WA by offering a range of no-cost mental health services.
Established in ****, Youth Focus delivers creative and accessible mental health services and programs across WA to help young people aged 12 to 25.
Please note
Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on *************or ******
Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect.
In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner.
We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work.
Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.

📌 Clinical Excellence Lead (Perth)
🏢 Youth Focus
📍 Perth