Clinical Governance Manager
0.6 FTE | Flexible Part time Hours
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Governance Manager to lead and strengthen the clinical governance, quality and risk framework across a national occupational health network.
This is a senior part-time opportunity suited to someone who can combine strong governance capability with a practical, operational approach. The role is not solely focused on policies and procedures; a key part of the position is working closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure governance frameworks, standards and best practice are implemented effectively across day-to-day services.
The role will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, clinicians, operational leaders and Executive Leadership Team, providing oversight across clinical quality, risk, compliance, audit, incident management, reporting and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and continuously improve the national clinical governance framework
Oversee clinical quality, patient safety and risk management
Lead clinical audits, incident investigations, peer review and quality improvement initiatives
Oversee the Quality Management System, including corrective actions and continuous improvement
Support consistent and evidence-based Fitness for Work decision-making
Partner with the Chief Medical Officer on clinical governance and practitioner oversight
Develop and maintain clinical protocols, standards, policies and procedures
Monitor compliance with relevant regulatory, accreditation and professional requirements
Analyse clinical performance and governance data and provide reporting to senior leadership
Work with operational teams to embed governance initiatives and sustainable improvements across the organisation




Support governance across pre-employment medicals, health surveillance, injury management, statutory assessments and other occupational health services
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced clinical governance, quality or risk professional with a strong understanding of regulated healthcare environments.
Ideally, you will have:
A tertiary qualification in
Nursing, Allied Health or a related clinical discipline
Current professional registration where applicable
5+ years' experience in occupational health or a closely related environment
Experience within areas such as
workplace health, defence health, injury management, pre-employment medicals, health surveillance or other regulated health assessment environments
Demonstrated experience leading clinical governance, quality, risk or compliance programs
Experience developing and improving clinical governance frameworks, audit programs and quality systems
Strong capability in clinical risk management, incident investigation and governance reporting
Experience leading change and embedding continuous improvement initiatives
Confidence working with clinicians, operational leaders and executive stakeholders
Strong influencing, relationship-building and communication skills
Postgraduate qualifications in areas such as Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety, Health Management or Public Health would be highly regarded.
There is flexibility around how the hours are structured. This could suit someone looking to work three full days per week, or someone who would prefer to spread shorter hours across additional days.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a national clinical governance function while remaining closely connected to the clinicians and operational teams delivering services on the ground.
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📌 Clinical Governance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Hassett Group
📍 Melbourne