Quality and Governance Lead

At Columbia Aged Care, we believe every resident deserves safe, compassionate, and exceptional care. As our Quality and Governance Lead, you will do more than manage compliance!

You will actively shape a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and clinical excellence. Working alongside a dedicated, supportive team, your leadership will directly elevate the lives of older adults across New South Wales while advancing governance across the organisation.

This position involves regular travel across regional or multi-site facilities to perform site visits, audits, and hands-on governance reviews.
What You'll Do

• Drive clinical governance: Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that elevate care quality, resident safety, and overall living experiences.
• Master regulatory engagement: Serve as the confident, credible point of contact during Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission visits, accreditation, and audits.
• Translate data into action: Build executive-level reporting frameworks that deliver clear insights on risk, compliance, and clinical performance.
• Reporting & Governance: Collate quality data, audit results, and clinical metrics for board reporting, clinical governance committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Build collaborative capability: Partner with operational and clinical teams to mentor staff, share best practices, and uplift governance maturity across all homes.
• On-Site Reviews & Auditing: Conduct regular on-site quality visits, facility walkthroughs, and mock accreditation audits to inspect clinical documentation, care delivery, and operational safety.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Current AHPRA Registration: You are a Registered Nurse holding current AHPRA registration with no conditions.
• Aged Care Expertise: You bring 3+ years of experience in a quality and governance within the NSW aged care sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge: You possess a deep working knowledge of ACQSC Standards, aged care legislation, and contemporary clinical governance.
• Governance Leadership: You have a proven track record of driving clinical governance frameworks in complex or high-scrutiny environments.
• Strong Communication: You use data-driven insights to influence and guide stakeholders on best practice.
• Travel Requirements: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently across assigned residential facilities 

Nice-to-Haves

• Post-Graduate Qualifications: Studies in Nursing Management, Health Administration, or Clinical Governance.
• Audit & Investigation Experience: A background leading audits, reviews, and continuous improvement systems in regulated healthcare.

Why Columbia Aged Care?

At Columbia, we believe our people are our biggest asset. We provide a values-driven, inclusive environment supported by an engaging leadership team. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• A highly competitive salary reflective of your leadership level.
• Access to our state-of-the-art EAP and medical support provider.
• Exclusive discounts on private health insurance and banking products.
• An array of everyday retail and lifestyle discounts through our benefits provider.
• A genuine commitment to your own continued professional development and career growth.

Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Ready for your next career milestone? If you are ready to make a tangible impact across a tight-knit portfolio, we want to hear from you. Apply Now!