Clinical Development Lead

Job description

Clinical Development Lead - South (Fixed Term, Part Time)

Aged Care Services | Aged Care

Closing date: 14/09/2025

When you join Mercy Care, you join something bigger.
A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community.
As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life's journey.
We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
This newly created role will design, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs to enhance the capability of our team.
Ensuring clinical best practice aligned strengthened aged care standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational goals.
Through training, mentoring, and clinical improvement initiatives, the Clinical Development Lead will empower clinical teams to enhance their skills, mitigate clinical risks, and drive continuous improvement across aged care.
Based in our West Perth office, the position is on a fixed term, part time basis, working 60 hours per fortnight across our southern Residential Aged Care facilities in Rockingham, Kelmscott and Maddington.
About you
You'll have experience working within aged care, a passion for seeing others grow professional, strong exposure to the health and aged care quality standards and experience as a registered nurse (including current registration) will ensure you have an indepth understanding of clinical care.
Your key experience will include:

A relevant qualification in Nursing with current registration (AHPRA)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable
Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of aged care clinical standards, regulations, & clinical practice
Proven ability to develop and deliver education programs (using software/technology and in-person), including competency assessments
Experience in mentoring and coaching clinical staff to drive best practice care
Willingness to travel to residential care homes and regional locations as required
Excellent communication skill, including reporting, training and delivery of presentations or information to groups
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated resilience, flexibility and adaptability
National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits
You'll join an inclusive, diverse and welcoming Western Australian based organisation focused on making a difference in the local community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.
In addition you'll have access to:

Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
Childcare discounts for your little ones
Options to purchase additional leave
Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

To Apply
Click "Apply Now" to visit our website and apply.
Applications close on 14 September 2025 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
Mercy Care values individuality.
If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process reach out to us at hr@mercycare.com.au as we would love to hear from you.
All other applications must be received online.
At Mercy Care, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities.
We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and those experiencing vulnerability.
We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.

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