National Director of Nursing and Clinical Governance

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 tooversee our aged care clinical governance team, lead our professional nursing stream, and command clinical excellence across ourmulti-state footprint of 30 residential aged carehomesand retirement villages. 

The Opportunity 

As theNational Director of Nursing & Clinical Governance, youwillprovidecontemporary leadership inclinical governance, quality resident safety professional nursing. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, Care Services (anddotted-line to the National CMO),you will serve as the principal clinical voice across ouroperation. Your experience willbe best utilised through working with theClinicalGovernance Team and the Care ServicesLeadershipTeam (CSLT) tobringexemplaryclinical and care governance to our frontline,residents and families.  Astrategic and operational role, this positionprovidesstrategic assurance whilepartnering todrive a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and person-centred care. 

This permanent full-time opportunitycan be based in Brisbane,Sydney or Melbourne from any of our Group Head Office locationswithinterstate travel asrequired. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead and refine our national clinical governance teamto 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 withexecutive andoperational leaders to design, embed, and evaluateclinicalmodels of carethat align with regulatory frameworks and evolving resident needs 

• Collaborate withCSLT andenterprise L&D to embed a culture ofhigh-performingcontinuouseducation,establishingconsistent, enterprise-widelearning matrices and leadership succession pathways for ourworkforce 

• Act as the primary clinicalnursingauthoritywhileadvancing ourstrong strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies, government departments, educationinstitutions and sector stakeholders 

About You: 

You are astrategically minded, values-driven executive nurse leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and is passionate about clinical innovation and quality transformation. 

You willbring:  

• 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 collaborative leader with a coachingstylewith proven abilityto influence without direct authority and amotivation for transformational change 

• Athorough 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 AHPRAsupported byPost-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 asOne 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, includingResponsible Person andNDIS Worker Screeningchecks. 

Equal Opportunity andReconciliation 

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.For further information, visithttps://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation,https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment 

How To Apply 

Pleasesubmit your application via the Apply button. Email applications will not be accepted at this time. 

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies. 

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment 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://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact atindigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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