Job Description
Transformlives, every single day
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Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the
strength,supportandstrategyto
make it happen.
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We are a well-respected not-for-profitthat'sbeen servingsociety'smost vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centeredsupport. And now,we'reextending our reach and impact even further.
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We areseekingan experienced and visionary Head of Clinical Services - Villages to lead the clinical strategy,
operationalperformanceand
continuous improvement of village-based clinical services across our Retirement Living portfolio.
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This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of integrated care within retirement living, while leading a highly capable team dedicated to achieving outstanding resident outcomes.
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Your Opportunity
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This is a newly created leadership prospect, offered as a full-time 12-month contract working across our Head Office and village locationswith strong potential for permanent conversion.
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As the Head of Clinical Services-Villages, you will be accountable for the leadership, performance and ongoing development of all clinical services delivered across Anglicare Retirement Villages.
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Leading a team of Clinical Leads, Allied Health Leadand Senior Clinical Leads, you will ensure clinical services are safe, sustainable, resident-centeredand aligned
withorganisationalstrategy,
clinical governance frameworks and the For Life model.
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Working collaboratively with operational leaders, quality
teams,cliniciansand
external partners, you will drive excellence in clinical practice while enabling innovation and continuous improvement across the service.
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With strategic vision and
operationalexpertise,
you will:
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Clinical Leadership & Service Delivery
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Lead the safe,effectiveand consistent delivery of village-based nursing and clinical services
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Ensure residents receive high-quality clinical assessments, care
planning,reviewsand
interventions
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Drive excellence across clinical practice areas including care planning, medication support, wound care, continence management,
infectionpreventionand
clinical escalation
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Ensure
servicesoperatewithin
approved scope,
governancerequirementsand
resident consent frameworks
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Promote evidence-based practice, resident-centredcareand service consistency across all villages
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Clinical Governance, Risk & Quality
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Provide senior oversight of clinical risk, incidents, complaints,
safeguardingmattersand
service delivery concerns
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Monitor service quality through audits, quality indicators,
residentfeedbackand
operational reporting
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Lead incident investigations,
correctiveactionsand
quality improvement initiatives
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Ensure compliance with aged care legislation, standards, clinical
governancerequirementsandorganisationalpolicies
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Drive a culture of
accountability,safetyand
continuous improvement
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Strategic Planning & Service Development
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Lead the ongoing evolution of the village clinical services operating model
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Support implementation of the For Life model and future service innovations
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Identifyopportunities
to improve resident outcomes, workforce capability,
operationalefficiencyand
service sustainability
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Contribute expert clinical leadership to business planning,
servicedevelopmentandorganisationalpriorities
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Partner with key stakeholders to shape future models of care within Retirement Living
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People Leadership & Workforce Capability
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Lead,mentorand develop Clinical Leads, Senior Clinical Leads and village nursing teams
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Foster a high-performing culture built on
learning,accountabilityand
collaboration
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Ensure workforce capability, competency frameworks and professional development pathways are maintained
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Provide leadership during periods of change,growthand service transformation
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Champion Anglicare's Vision,Missionand Values through authentic and values-led leadership
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Resident Experience & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build strong relationships with
residents,familiesand
representatives
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Partner with Village Managers, Care Service Leaders, General
Practitioners,specialistsand
allied health providers
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Ensure residents and
familiesremaininformed,
engaged and involved in care planning decisions
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Represent Village Clinical Services across
governance,qualityand
strategic forums
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What You'll Bring
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You are an experienced clinical leader with strong operational acumen, exceptional stakeholder
engagementskillsand
a passion for improving the lives of older Australians.
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You will also need:
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Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurseis essential
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A full driver's license and own car is essential
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Amaster's in nursing or equivalentis good to have
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Significant leadership experience within aged care, retirement living, community health, homecareor a related healthcare setting
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Extensive experience inaged care legislation, quality standards,
clinicalgovernance,
qualityimprovementand
risk management
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Experience driving service transformation,
workforcedevelopmentand
continuous improvement initiatives
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Exceptional communication, relationship-building and influencing skills
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You will thrive in this role if you are:
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A strategic and visionary healthcare leader
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Passionate about improving
outcomesbybalancing
operational excellence with compassionate care
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Confident leading large-scale change and service innovation
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Committed to building high-performing, values-led clinical teams
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**Why Anglicare?**
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We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities wesupport,and the dedicated people here who make it happen.
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At Anglicare,you'llget the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-
establishedorganisationthat
'sready for the future.You'llbelong to a community of kind,humble,and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new
knowledge,deepenyour
experience andexpertise, and shape a rewarding career.
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On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
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Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income istax-free.
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Spend up to $2,650 on
accommodation,mealsandentertainmentandalsotax
free with salary packaging.
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Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
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Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
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Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family
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**Are you ready for acareer,that means more?**
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Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, and people of all ages,
genders,abilitiesand
cultural backgrounds.
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Application Close Date: September 17, ****

📌 Head Of Clinical Services - Villages (New South Wales)
🏢 Anglicare Sydney
📍 New South Wales