Clinical Safety and Quality Lead

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Lead development, review and implementation of clinical and operational policies, procedures, guidelines, pathways and supporting tools .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing clinical and operational policies, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while fostering a culture of safety and quality. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and facilitate quality improvement initiatives within healthcare and aged care environments.

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Clinical Policy DevelopmentQuality Improvement ActivitiesStakeholder EngagementOrganizational SkillsAHPRA Registration

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Hard Skills

Clinical GovernanceIncident InvestigationRisk AssessmentAccreditation ReadinessDocumentation ReviewQuality AssuranceEvidence-Based DocumentationCompliance ReviewsEducation and TrainingProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCollaborative ApproachOrganizational SkillsCommitment to Person-Centered CareFacilitation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AHPRA RegistrationEligibility for Registration with Australian Association of Social Workers

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAged CareCommunity ServicesQuality and SafetyClinical GuidelinesGovernance OversightConsumer InvolvementImprovement SciencesImmunisation PolicyNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, review and implementation of clinical and operational policies, procedures, guidelines, pathways and supporting tools
Facilitate workshops and consultations with clinicians and subject matter experts to develop practical, evidence-based documentation
Coordinate documentation approval, implementation and ongoing review, addressing gaps and inconsistencies
Support clinical governance across new and existing services, embedding safety, quality and risk considerations into service development and change
Review incidents for quality, completeness and appropriate escalation, coordinating reviews with relevant teams and partner hospitals
Contribute to incident investigations, audits, risk assessments and assurance activities
Monitor improvement actions through to completion
Support accreditation readiness, compliance reviews and corrective actions across healthcare, aged care and digital mental health standards
Prepare reports, committee papers and assurance information for governance oversight and informed decision-making
Build staff capability through education and practical guidance, promoting a safe, inclusive and just culture and meaningful consumer involvement
Support the safe growth of St Vincent’s Care at Home services and the Bringing Care Home strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate or diploma qualification in healthcare, community services or aged care
Demonstrated experience supporting quality and safety activities within a healthcare, aged care or community services environment
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports and supporting resources
Experience engaging stakeholders and subject matter experts in quality improvement activities
Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple documentation, governance and improvement projects while meeting agreed timeframes
Practical, collaborative approach and commitment to safe, person-centred care
Experience developing and reviewing clinical policies, procedures, guidelines or pathways highly regarded
Current AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers desirable
Completed or ongoing qualifications in quality or improvement sciences desirable
Required pre-employment checks: reference, identity, right-to-work, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History and Working with Children checks
Compliance with the St Vincent’s Health Australia Immunisation Policy
CV and cover letter required
Applications must be submitted via the Apply button; email applications will not be accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work supporting better care experiences and outcomes for patients and communities
Inclusive, purpose-led organisation guided by Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence
Access to professional development and career pathways across the national health and aged care network
Not-for-profit salary packaging options, including meal entertainment packaging
Employee benefits and wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program and discounted gym memberships
Opportunity to collaborate with clinical and operational teams across the St Vincent’s Health Australia network