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Head of Clinical Governance

Healthcare Australia
CompanyHealthcare Australia
CategoryHealthcare
LocationMelbourne
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted30 Jul 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Job Description Lead Quality. Drive Safety. Shape the Future of Healthcare. We are seeking an experienced Head of Clinical Governance to lead the quality, safety, and clinical governance across Primary Health Services. In this influential leadership role, you will drive the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks that support the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee clinical risk, patient safety, quality improvement, accreditation, credentialling, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse healthcare network. Working closely with clinicians, consumers, and executive leaders, you will champion a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence, using data and insights to strengthen clinical performance and improve patient outcomes. Let's talk about you! You will be a senior healthcare leader with a relevant tertiary qualification, current AHPRA registration, and extensive experience leading clinical governance, quality, and patient safety initiatives within a complex healthcare environment. You will bring a proven track record in accreditation, clinical risk and incident management, credentialling, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, along with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Your strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills will enable you to drive a culture of continuous improvement, strengthen clinical governance frameworks, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, safety, and patient outcomes Bring your passion to HCA and be rewarded with: • Hybrid Work: Enjoy flexible hybrid working conditions that empower work-life balance • A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organisation with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals • Salary Packaging available with Smart group If you have any questions, please contact Ana Colina on [email protected] At HCA, we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and we warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.