Manager Clinical, Safety & Quality

About us: Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively. About the opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Manager Clinical Safety & Quality to join our Brisbane‑based Support Services team in a full‑time permanent capacity. In this pivotal leadership role, you will provide expert clinical governance and quality improvement leadership across our Home Community Support services. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will drive best‑practice clinical safety systems, lead complex incident investigations, and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly influence the safety, quality and effectiveness of care delivered to clients across a large, complex and multi‑site organisation. This is an opportunity for a clinically credible leader to shape quality outcomes at scale and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians. Key Responsibilities: Provide clinical governance and quality improvement leadership across At Home Support services.Ensure clinical safety systems and principles are embedded and aligned to best‑practice care delivery.Lead clinical and client incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.Develop, implement and review clinical policies, procedures, audits and quality improvement initiatives.Analyse clinical and quality data and prepare high‑quality reports and recommendations for executive stakeholders.Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support care effectiveness and compliance outcomes.Engage with external regulatory bodies, including the Department of Health and Aged Care and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.Coach, educate and uplift clinical governance capability across the organisation. About you: Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration.Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience, with demonstrated expertise in clinical governance and quality systems.Proven experience working within aged care, with strong knowledge of the Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.Strong capability in risk management, continuous quality improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.Comfortable working in complex, fast‑paced and multi‑site environments. Importantly, you will mirror our values of Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together in all aspects of your work. Our culture is both supportive and collaborative. In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package plus: Competitive base salary + $18,550 Salary packaging Benefits Private health insurance discounts Flight Centre Travel holiday dealsFlexible working environment Employee Assistance ProgramFitness Passport Program Free Flu Vaccinations How to ApplyTo join our diverse, purpose driven organisation that offers rewarding professional development opportunities, please apply below with a resume and cover letter. Applicants must obtain Federal Police Clearance or willingness to obtain.