Care Excellence Lead at Uniting

Position Care Excellence Lead
Posted 17 Feb 2026
Expired 19 Mar 2026
Company Uniting
Location Canberra | AU
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Care Excellence Lead

Home & Community Care (HACC) | Aged Care | Clinical Governance
ACT & Western NSW | Uniting NSW.ACT

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join Uniting NSW.ACT and be part of a diverse, purpose-led organisation creating meaningful impact across ACT and Western NSW communities.

We work across social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care, supporting people at every stage of life — particularly those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice, brought to life through our values:
Compassionate. Respectful. Imaginative. Bold.

We acknowledge the continuing sovereignty of Australia’s First Peoples and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

About the Role

The Care Excellence Lead provides clinical expertise, governance leadership and quality oversight across our HACC services in ACT and Western NSW.

This pivotal role embeds best practice, strengthens clinical governance and mentors multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, person-centred community aged care. You will support neighbourhood teams, Team Leaders and Care Partners to ensure high-quality services aligned with care plans, budgets and regulatory requirements.

Regular travel across ACT and Western NSW is required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide senior clinical expertise in complex community aged care
  • Embed and uphold Uniting’s clinical governance framework
  • Mentor Nursing and Allied Health teams
  • Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with Aged Care Standards
  • Analyse clinical data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Implement and evaluate quality systems within HACC
  • Facilitate education and workforce capability development
  • Promote a culture of client choice, safety and continuous improvement

About You

You are a confident clinical leader who leads through collaboration and influence.

Essential:

  • Bachelor qualification in Nursing or Allied Health
  • Current AHPRA (or relevant) registration
  • Unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence
  • Minimum 5+ years’ clinical experience
  • Strong knowledge of aged care practice and clinical governance
  • Experience in risk management and complex case management
  • Proven coaching and mentoring capability
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Highly regarded:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical field

What We Offer

  • Meaningful career with a leading human services organisation
  • Up to $18,550 not-for-profit salary packaging
  • U Rewards program & Fitness Passport
  • Supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace
  • Career development opportunities
  • Option to purchase additional leave

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT supports people of all ages through social justice, community services and spiritual care, empowering those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

  • Child Safe Organisation
  • Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application.

Applications are encouraged from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Employment is subject to a National Police Check, pre-employment screening and reference checks.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Job Info:

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Company: Uniting
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Position: Care Excellence Lead
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Work Location: Canberra
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Country: AU

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