Care Governance Manager

Are you passionate about driving excellence in care and quality? selectability is seeking a dynamic care governance manager to lead the development and oversight of systems that ensure safe, person-centred, and continuously improving care. This pivotal leadership role blends strategic thinking with hands-on support, guiding a dedicated team and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and best practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• leading the development and implementation of care and quality governance frameworks aligned with regulatory standards
• driving a culture of continuous improvement through effective quality systems and risk mitigation strategies
• monitoring care-related risks and overseeing performance across safety and quality systems
• providing clear and timely reporting to stakeholders, including the governing body
• supporting and educate employees in care governance principles, fostering awareness and capability
• preparing the organisation for quality accreditation audits and ensure readiness

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

• demonstrated ability to lead with purpose and clarity, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• demonstrated experience leading teams
• commitment to ongoing learning in areas of work
• familiarity with audit tools and reporting formats such that reports can be prepared in multiple formats to enhance understanding.
• working knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks (highly desirable)
• skilled in interpreting regulatory frameworks and translating them into practical, organisation-wide governance systems
• proven ability to mentor and empower others, building capability in care governance across all levels of the organisation
• navigating complex challenges with a calm, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to best practice
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills
• a demonstrated high level of attention to detail with a consistent approach
• a demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as required
• ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
• high level organisational, administrative and project management skills

• bachelor's degree in related field
• significant experience in oversighting/monitoring care governance/quality and safety systems in a community health organisation 
• demonstrated experience in planning and implementing a quality management system in a community health organisation
• occasional out of hours work may be required from time to time
• some travel to selectability sites may be required from time to time
• a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence

The care governance manager is a permanent fulltime position based in Townsville.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• attractive salary + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• access to fitness passport
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Josh Cannon on or by email

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.