Director Clinical

Job no: 916166

Work type: Full time

Location: South East, To be negotiated

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery, Policy

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Position based in Mount Gambier or location negotiable
• Salary:
• RN/RM5.2 $160,848 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP5 $132,440 - $144,852 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing Full Time

Make a lasting impact on patient care as the Director Clinical & Care Governance. This senior leadership role drives excellence in safety, quality, and risk management across all Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) services.

You will lead the Quality, Risk & Safety team, embed robust clinical governance frameworks, and ensure that strategies and processes support safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will influence operational and strategic decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

This is an opportunity to shape healthcare delivery across multiple sites, leaving a lasting legacy in a dynamic and supportive regional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert advice on safety, quality and risk to the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Overseeing implementation of the Clinical Governance Framework and ensuring compliance with National Safety and Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Analysing, monitoring and reporting on clinical information and quality systems to support informed decision-making at both operational and Executive levels.

What We Are Looking For:

• Are you a Registered Nurse/Midwife, or Allied Health professional with eligibility for professional registration/membership?
• Do you have proven expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and driving quality improvement initiatives?
• Are you skilled at leading teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and embedding innovative service strategies?
• Do you bring strategic insight and the ability to provide high-level advice to Executive leadership on safety, quality, and governance?

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Allied Health Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

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Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 916166

Enquiries

Barbara Zanfagna

EA to ED of Nursing & Midwifery LCLHN

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 29th October PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

Advertised: 15 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time