Clinical Governance Lead

Remarkable people. Remarkable careers. At GMHBA, every day is a chance to make a real impact on people''s lives. Join our people-focused, not-for-profit health insurer and enjoy a flexible workplace, supportive culture, and a rewarding regional lifestyle. For 90 years, we''ve put our members, and our people, first. Make your career meaningful with GMHBA. We''re committed to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences and improving outcomes for our members and communities. We''re now looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Governance Lead to champion clinical quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement across our Health Services network. This is a permanent part-time role (3 days a week). This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you''ll influence organisation-wide governance practices, strengthen accreditation readiness, drive quality initiatives, and help shape the future of safe, evidence-based care. If you''re passionate about clinical excellence, thrive in complex healthcare environments, and want to make a meaningful difference at both strategic and operational levels - we''d love to hear from you. What Youll Be Doing Lead Clinical Governance Excellence Drive and evolve GMHBAs clinical governance framework across Health Services. Provide independent oversight of clinical risk, compliance, governance, and quality assurance activities. Champion best-practice governance, patient safety, and evidence-based care. Lead clinical incident and risk management processes from identification through to resolution. Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including AGPAL, QIP, and Safer Care Victoria requirements. Influence Quality & Continuous Improvement Design and embed innovative, evidence-based continuous improvement systems. Lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance safety, clinical outcomes, and operational effectiveness. Use clinical insights, audits, and performance data to identify trends and drive meaningful change. Foster a culture where quality, accountability, and patient-centred care thrive. Partner, Influence & Advise Collaborate with clinicians, operational leaders, executives, and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality governance outcomes. Prepare impactful reports and insights for executive leadership, committees, and Board stakeholders. Build strong relationships with accreditation bodies, regulators, and industry partners. Provide trusted expert advice that supports informed decision-making across the organisation. About You You are a strategic and solutions-focused clinical governance professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional relationship-building skills. You''re comfortable navigating complexity, influencing senior stakeholders, and balancing operational realities with governance excellence. Youll Bring A tertiary qualification in Nursing (RN/EN) or significant equivalent experience in clinical governance or quality leadership. Current unrestricted AHPRA (or relevant professional) registration. Strong knowledge of clinical governance frameworks, accreditation standards, patient safety, and healthcare compliance. Demonstrated experience managing clinical risk, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. Exceptional analytical, reporting, and communication skills, including experience preparing Board-level reports. A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and inspire across multidisciplinary teams. Why GMHBA? At GMHBA, youll join a collaborative and values-led organisation where your work genuinely matters. We offer: A flexible hybrid working environment Opportunities to influence organisation-wide healthcare quality outcomes A supportive and inclusive culture as part of the clinical team, reporting to the Director of Clinical Care The chance to work alongside passionate healthcare professionals committed to making a difference Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities Ready to Make an Impact? If youre ready to lead meaningful change and elevate clinical governance across a growing healthcare network, wed love to hear from you. Lets Get Started Submit your application online today. Applications close Monday, 25th May 2026. At GMHBA, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe that inclusion strengthens our organisation, enriches our culture, and allows us to better support our members, patients, and communities. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-05-17