Clinical Auditor

Join our team on a 3-month fixed-term contract (0.7 FTE) based in West Leederville, supporting quality, compliance, and clinical excellence across Palmerston services.

Make a Real Impact at Palmerston Association

Since 1980, Palmerston has been a leader in AOD support across WA, helping people improve their wellbeing. We offer specialised services in alcohol and other drug treatment, mental health, and wellbeing, through counselling, group support, residential rehabilitation, and education—reaching communities across the Perth metro, Peel, South West, and Great Southern regions.

About the Role

Here’s your opportunity to be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s making a genuine difference every day.

? The Clinical Auditor plays a key role in supporting the quality, safety, and effectiveness of Palmerston's services. Responsible for coordinating and conducting audits across the organisation, the role evaluates compliance with clinical governance requirements, accreditation standards, documentation practices, and organisational policies. Through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders, the Clinical Auditor identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and contributes to high-quality, client-centred service delivery.

This role is classified at Level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

What We’re Looking For

You’re more than your qualifications—you’re someone who brings heart, empathy, professionalism and a strong commitment to supporting clients in improving their wellbeing. The ideal candidate will meet the following selection criteria:





- Relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, Quality Management, Public Health, Allied Health, or a related field.

- Experience conducting audits, compliance reviews, quality assurance activities, or evaluations within health, mental health, AOD, or community services.

- Sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management, accreditation standards, and continuous quality improvement principles.

- Strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

- Experience using electronic client management systems and presenting findings to a range of stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At Palmerston, we value people—our clients, our communities, and our staff. Here’s what you can look forward to:

✨ Great Benefits:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 for meals/entertainment

- 5 days of life & wellness leave (pro rata)

- 9 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer

- 2 weeks paid partner leave for non-primary carers

- Option to purchase an additional week of leave each year

- Partial access to long service leave after 5 years

- Versatile, family-friendly work arrangements

- 17.5% annual leave loading (award-based staff)





- 5 days paid gender affirmation leave

? Inclusive Culture:

- Cultural leave (2 paid + 8 unpaid days) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

- Staff-led working groups (RAP, Rainbow, Environmental, Disability Access & Inclusion)

- Aboriginal Staff Forum to connect and collaborate

- Our annual Big Day Out brings staff together from all sites to relax, connect and celebrate our work

- We’re Rainbow Tick accredited—the first and only AOD provider in WA to achieve this!

How to Apply

Ready to bring your passion to Palmerston? We’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply” on Seek! Or, if its more convenient for you, drop off your application at one of our sites.
Be sure to include:

- Your resume

- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

- Answers to all application questions

⏳ Applications close: Monday 19 October 2026

We’re reviewing applications as they come in—so don’t wait!

A Few Final Details

You’ll need a valid WA Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months).

? Got questions? Contact Tara Hillis on 04•• ••• 327 or email [email protected]

Diversity makes us stronger. We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.

📌 Clinical Auditor (West Leederville)
🏢 Palmerston Association
📍 West Leederville