A Clinical Practice Lead is required for a growing, passionate community organisation in North Queensland.
Your new company
We are seeking a Clinical Practice Lead to join a dynamic and passionate community organisation dedicated to making a real difference in North Queensland through impactful, client-centred care.
Your new role Step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact. As our Clinical Practice Lead, you’ll provide expert clinical leadership across our community-based services, empowering teams to deliver safe, connected, and person-centred care every day.You’ll be at the heart of shaping how the organisation delivers care and guides best practice, strengthening clinical governance, and supporting staff and colleagues to grow, learn, and thrive. From designing innovative service approaches to managing clinical risks and building workforce capability, this is your chance to lead meaningful change and elevate the quality of care across North Queensland.Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of clinical governance frameworks, policies, and care models aligned with best practice
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Provide expert guidance to ensure safe, high-quality care across child and family, youth, disability, and mental health services
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, outcomes, and overall service performance
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Drive a proactive approach to compliance and risk management, including audits, incident response, and accreditation readiness
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Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated, holistic care
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Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, turning information into meaningful improvements
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Deliver engaging education, coaching, and practical support to strengthen clinical capability across the workforce
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Provide clinical leadership in managing recipient risk in community settings, ensuring early identification, escalation, and safe, high-quality care
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need:
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Strong clinical expertise and sound judgement, with a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice
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Experience in community-based care, or solid knowledge of HSQF and NDIS Practice Standards
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Confidence in leading and mentoring others, particularly supporting non-clinical teams to work safely and within scope
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Highly developed communication skills, with a genuine person-centred approach
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Proven ability to influence and collaborate, building trust across diverse teams and stakeholders
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Critical thinking and a solutions-focused mindset, with a drive to innovate and improve
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Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, enhancing quality and safety in clinical practice
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Strong focus on wellbeing and safety, fostering supportive environments and proactively managing risk
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Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration
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Willingness to travel across sites as required
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Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within one month)
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Ability to obtain and maintain required compliance checks, including:
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Child Safety & Personal History Screening
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Blue Card (Working with Children)
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NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
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NDIS Worker Orientation Module (“Quality, Safety & You”)
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Current Queensland driving licence
What you'll get in return
In return, you’ll step into a rewarding permanent full-time role based in Townsville, where your impact is truly valued. You’ll enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $47.19–$68.01 + Super, along with access to up to $15,900 in FBT salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay. You will have access to a wellbeing with Fitness Passport, flexible working arrangements, and a confidential EAP. You’ll also benefit from clear career pathways and ongoing development opportunities, giving you the support and flexibility to grow your career while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
[email protected], or call Kerry Martin now on 07 4417 1151.
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