Clinical Governance Manager

The Opportunity

• Permanent and Full-Time
• Competitive salary
• Professional developement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements with up to 2 days WFH per week
• CBD location

At HenderCare, we're committed to delivering essential support services across Australia in aged care, nursing, disability, and children’s services. We're looking for a passionate, hands-on and experienced Clinical Governance Manager to lead the governance systems, education, and frameworks that ensure safe, high-quality care for those who need it most.

This is more than a leadership role it’s your chance to shape clinical excellence, influence national standards, and make a meaningful impact at scale.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, the Clinical Governance Manager is the senior clinical position responsible for supporting high-quality care delivery through robust governance, risk management, continuous improvement practices, and oversight of clinical education across our care teams.

You will also be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Clinical Governance Framework.

• Providing specialist governance and advice on clinical programs including palliative care, infection control, and dignity of risk.

• Providing leadership, clinical oversight and support to a multidisciplinary team of Case Managers (including RN, ENs and non-clinicians) and Nurse Educators.

• Supporting and maintaining complex care planning, conducting clinical assessments and ensuring competency of care staff.

• Leading the design and delivery of clinical education programs and professional development initiatives.

• Monitoring and responding to clinical risks, incidents and compliance requirements.

• Oversight of clinical audits, clinical incident reviews, infection control and regulatory reporting ensuring adherence to the Aged Care and NDIS standards and government regulations.

• Acting as a key clinical interface with external providers, allied health and regulatory bodies as required.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will hold:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

You must also bring:

• Minimum 5 years in a clinical governance, quality, or risk leadership role.

• Deep understanding of aged care and disability care frameworks (ACQS, NDIS).

• Proven clinical leadership capability including staff mentorship, training and supervision

• Ability to lead audits, policy development, and continuous improvement programs.

• Experience in training and mentoring clinical staff.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

For a confidential conversation or a copy of the PD, please contact Daniel Debs careers@hendercare.com.au      

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

So why choose HenderCare?

Make a Real Impact: Every role at HenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support

Grow your career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.

Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.

Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and our Employee Assistant Program to support your well-being in the role.

At HenderCare, we don’t just fill roles we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:
 

• Update your profile and apply through SEEK or via our career's website.

• Attach a current Resume/CV.

• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max) about you and why you'd be the ideal candidate for us.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Wednesday, 10 September at 11:59 pm
Please do not e-mail your applications.