National Director of Nursing, Clinical Governance

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Lead and refine the national clinical governance team .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical governance frameworks, Aged Care Quality Standards, and risk management systems while fostering a culture of continuous education and person-centred care. Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and drive transformational change in highly regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Leadership ExperienceClinical Governance FrameworksAged Care Quality StandardsRegistered Nurse with AHPRAPost-Graduate Qualifications in Business, Leadership, or Health Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical GovernanceRisk Management SystemsOrganisational ImprovementModels-of-Care TransformationWorkforce SustainabilityAdult Learning Principles

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipCoaching StyleInfluencing Without AuthorityMotivation for Transformational Change

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRAResponsible Person CheckNDIS Worker Screening Check

Industry Keywords

Aged CareComplex CareHealth SectorsRegulatory FrameworksContinuous LearningPerson-Centred Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and refine the national clinical governance team
Ensure robust safety systems, clinical risk mitigation, and outstanding accreditation outcomes across all care settings
Drive contemporary nursing standards, professional governance, and practice models
Elevate clinical capability and foster evidence-based care
Partner with executive and operational leaders to design, embed, and evaluate clinical models of care
Align clinical models with regulatory frameworks and evolving resident needs
Collaborate with the Care Services Leadership Team and enterprise Learning & Development
Embed a culture of high-performing continuous education
Establish consistent enterprise-wide learning matrices and leadership succession pathways
Act as the primary clinical nursing authority
Advance strategic partnerships with regulatory bodies, government departments, education institutions, and sector stakeholders
Provide strategic assurance and promote clinical excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and person-centred care
Report directly to the CEO, Care Services, with a dotted-line relationship to the National CMO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven senior leadership experience within aged care, complex care, or broader health sectors with multi-site accountability
Expert knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, Aged Care Quality Standards, AHPRA standards, and contemporary risk management systems
Collaborative leadership with a coaching style and proven ability to influence without direct authority
Motivation for transformational change
Thorough understanding of adult learning principles
High-level capability in organisational improvement, models-of-care transformation, and workforce sustainability in highly regulated environments
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Post-Graduate qualifications in Business, Leadership, or Health Management
Completion of required pre-employment checks, including Responsible Person and NDIS Worker Screening checks
Ability to be based in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne
Ability to undertake interstate travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990
Novated leasing
Optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Fitness Passport (FP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Internal career development opportunities