Practice Lead

**Practice Lead - Clinical**
**Churches of Christ, Seniors Living**
**Kenmore, Head Office**
**Permanent Full-Time Opportunity**

**_Drive clinical excellence across aged care and lead strategic impact._**

**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;
- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:

- JB Hi-Fi,
- The Good Guys,
- Goodlife Health Clubs,
- Bupa Health,
- Plus many more;
- Employee Assistance Program.
- A work culture that values you.

**About this role**

As the Practice Lead - Clinical, you’ll work across the Seniors Living portfolio to strengthen our clinical frameworks, support compliance and accreditation outcomes, and embed best practice across all areas of care. This is a leadership role focused on governance, quality, and improvement - not operational line management.

Key responsibilities include:

- Reviewing and developing systems, policies, and procedures to support excellence in clinical care
- Interpreting and embedding legislative and regulatory requirements
- Leading organisation-wide responses to audit outcomes, adverse events, and investigations
- Translating clinical evidence and innovation into everyday care delivery
- Supporting service-level clinical leadership with coaching, tools, and education
- Contributing to quality and risk mitigation strategies that are consistent with our mission and values

You’ll join a **cohesive and collaborative team** that values mutual respect and strong collegial relationships. We’re looking for someone who not only brings clinical insight, but also contributes positively to our team culture, fostering partnership and shared purpose in everything they do.

**What you can bring to the team**

You’re a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of clinical governance and risk. You know how to influence and support teams, translate complex regulation into practical action, and build trust through expertise and integrity.

**We’re looking for someone who**:

- Holds current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Brings at least 5 years of experience in aged care or community care leadership
- Has a sound grasp of accreditation standards, compliance, and clinical frameworks
- Is proactive, solutions-focused, and values-aligned
- Thrives in a team setting and is known for their collegial, collaborative style
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a National Police Check, COVID-19 vaccination, and Influenza vaccination

**Desirable experience includes**:

- Clinical Governance and Quality Auditing
- Medication Governance
- Palliative Care
- Dementia Care and Specialist Practice
- Post-graduate qualifications in relevant areas (e.g. Gerontic Nursing, Quality, or Dementia Care)
- Desirable experience using:

- AutumnCare
- Riskman
- MPS/Medishphere
- Power BI
- Sandwai
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**
- If you’re looking for a meaningful career with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you_

**About Us**

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

**How to apply**- Applications will be assessed as they are received._