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Head of Clinical Governance


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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.

Lets 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  

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.

 

 


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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HCA connects healthcare professionals, organisations, and people to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions as needed. We fill the healthcare skills gap to ensure people in Australia always have the support they need. That's why HCA is Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider.

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