Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator
Following Respect's acquisition of McLean Care, our organisation is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing together people, expertise and communities with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care for older Australians.
This is your opportunity to join that journey.
About The Opportunity:
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical governance, quality and compliance?
Respect
is seeking a
Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator t
to join the team at Apex Road Residential Aged Care in Gunnedah, New South Wales.
This is a senior Registered Nurse position focused on supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care through strong clinical governance, continuous improvement and compliance practices.
The role works under the direction of the General Manager and Care Manager and collaborates closely with the broader clinical team.
You will have the opportunity to maintain a strong clinical focus while supporting resident outcomes through clinical oversight, quality and risk management, staff capability and ensuring care systems and documentation meet the required standards.
About The Role:
No two days are the same — and every day gives you the opportunity to make a difference by:
Monitoring and evaluating clinical care against best practice, legislation and organisational standards
Conducting clinical audits across care plans, progress notes, medication, wounds, falls and behaviours
Identifying gaps in care and supporting improvement strategies
Monitoring quality indicators and clinical outcomes
Reviewing resident clinical records and supporting complex clinical assessments
Monitoring high-risk residents and clinical deterioration
Supporting compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory requirements
Maintaining audit and accreditation readiness




Supporting clinical incident investigations and preventative strategies
Providing clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing and care staff
Improving documentation, clinical practice and staff capability
Monitoring clinical systems, overdue tasks, alerts and data integrity.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Bachelor of Nursing
Current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated experience in residential aged care
Advanced clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
Experience in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement
High-level documentation and clinical review skills
Strong communication and interpersonal capability
Confidence using Microsoft applications and clinical software systems.
Experience in accreditation or audit processes, clinical education or mentoring, incident investigation and risk management will be highly regarded.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will help drive:
Improved clinical quality indicators and resident outcomes
Strong compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards
Accurate and timely clinical documentation
Effective quality improvement initiatives
Positive audit outcomes and accreditation readiness
Greater clinical capability across the care team.
Why Respect?
When you join Respect, you're joining a team where your work has genuine purpose and where your leadership can make a difference every single day.
A people-first culture built on respect, compassion and connection
Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your leadership
Opportunities to grow, develop and build your career
Supportive leaders and a collaborative team workplace
Training and development pathways
A friendly, down-to-earth workplace where you can be yourself
The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in aged care
Salary packaging — up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, plus a further $2,650 for meals and holiday accommodation
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📌 Clinical Quality & Compliance Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Mclean Care
📍 New South Wales