Job Description:
Better and fairer care
.
Always.
For over 175 years, St Vincent's
has stood as a pioneer in compassionate, high-quality care
.
Inspired by the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity
and their Founder Mary Aikenhead
, we are now embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet:
Bringing Care Home
.
This bold strategy redefines how we serve our communities, extending our reach beyond traditional residential and hospital settings directly into people's homes
.
To spearhead this transformation, we are seeking an inspirational executive clinical leader to
oversee our
aged care
clinical governance
team
, lead our professional nursing stream, and command clinical excellence across our
multi-state
footprint
of
30
residential aged care
homes
and retirement villages
.
The Opportunity
As the
National Director of Nursing & Clinical Governance
, you
will
provid
e
contemporary leadersh
ip in
clinical governance, quality resident safety professional nursing
.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Care Services (and
dotted-line
to the National CMO),
you will serve as the principal clinical voice across our
operation
.
Your experience will
be best utilised through working with the
Clinical
Governance Team and the Care Services
Leadership
T
eam
(CSLT)
to
bring
exemplary
clinical and care governance to our frontl
ine
,
r
e
sidents
and families
.
A
strategic and operational role, this position
provides
strategic assurance while
partnering to
driv
e
a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and person-centred care.
This permanent full-time opportunity
can be based in Brisbane,
Sydney
or Melbourne
from any of our Group Head Office locations
with
interstate
travel as
.
Key Responsibilities
:
Lead and refine our national clinical governance
team
to ensure robust safety systems, clinical risk mitigation, and outstanding accreditation outcomes across all care settings
Drive contemporary nursing standards, professional governance,



and practice models that elevate clinical capability and foster evidence-based care
Partner with
executive and
operational leaders to design, embed, and evaluate
clinical
models of care
that align with regulatory frameworks and evolving resident needs
Collaborate with
CSLT and
enterprise L&D; to embed a culture of
high-performing
continuous
education
,
establishing
consistent, enterprise
-
wide
learning
matrices and leadership succession pathways
for our
workforce
A
ct as the primary clinical
nursing
authority
while
advancing our
strong strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies, government departments,
education
institutions
and sector stakeholders
About You
:
You are a
strategically
minded
, values-driven executive nurse leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments
and is p
assionate about clinical innovation and quality transformation
.
You will
bring
:
Proven senior leadership experience within aged care, complex care, or broader health sectors with multi-site accountability
Expert knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, Aged Care Quality Standards, AHPRA standards, and contemporary risk management systems
A c
ollaborative
leader
with a coaching
style
wi
th proven ability
to influence without direct authority and a
motivation for transformational change
A
thorough
understanding of adult learning principles to support a growth mindset and agenda
High-level capability in driving organisational improvement, models-of-care transformation, and workforce sustainability in highly regulated environments
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
supported by
Post-Graduate
qualifications in Business, Leadership, or Health Management
Things that work for you:




A critical leadership seat shaping the future of nursing and clinical care across our national footprint
Join an inclusive, compassionate, and purpose-led organisation committed to social justice, equity, and leading as
One St Vincent's
More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Office-based locations in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne with flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, excellent internal career development
and more!
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including
Responsible Person and
NDIS Worker Screening
checks.
Equal Opportunity
and
Reconciliation
At St Vincent's, we value inclusivity and diversity.
We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair, and impartial, and we invite people from all backgrounds to join us.
St Vincent's Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's unique perspectives, knowledge, and culture.
We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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How To Apply
Please
submit
your application via the Apply button.
Email applications will not be accepted at this time.
Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
11 October *******:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work setting that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https
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or get in contact at
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📌 National Director Of Nursing And Clinical Governance (New South Wales)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 New South Wales