Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
About Kalyra
Kalyra is a not‑for‑profit aged care provider supporting older people to live well, with dignity and respect. Our work is guided by strong values and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
We are entering an important phase of growth and reform, with a strong focus on clinical governance and readiness for the new Aged Care Act. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Governance Lead to help shape and lead this work across the organisation.
Job Description
About the role
The Clinical Governance Lead is a senior specialist role responsible for clinical governance, quality, and clinical assurance across Kalyra.
This is a non‑rostered, business hours role with organisation‑wide influence. You will work closely with operational leaders, quality and risk teams, and the Board to ensure Kalyra has strong clinical systems, clear policies, and effective oversight of clinical risk.
You will lead the development and ongoing improvement of Kalyra’s clinical governance framework and support teams to apply it consistently in practice.
Key responsibilities
Design, implement and maintain Kalyra’s Clinical Governance Framework
Develop and oversee clinical policies, procedures, and tools
Provide clinical governance advice and support to operational leaders
Oversight of SIRS investigations, including complex or escalated matters
Monitor clinical trends, risks, and incidents, and recommend improvements
Chair key clinical committees, including medication and infection control programs
Oversee clinical training quality and competency assessment processes
Prepare reports and insights for executive leadership, committees, and the Board
Support continuous improvement and compliance with aged care standards
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring
Essential
Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
Experience in clinical governance, quality, or clinical oversight
Strong understanding of clinical risk, incident management, and quality systems
Experience developing or interpreting policies, procedures, or legislation
Ability to work independently and influence at senior and operational levels
Desirable
Experience in aged care or community care
Knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and SIRS processes
Understanding of the new Aged Care Act and reform environment
Experience supporting change and improvement initiatives
Why join Kalyra?
Senior, influential role with real impact on quality of care
Non‑rostered role with flexible, business‑hours work pattern
Opportunity to shape clinical governance during a period of reform
Supportive, values‑driven organisation
Not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits
How to apply
If you would like a confidential discussion, contact Jenna Handy (Manager, Governance and Quality) on 8408 4790.
Take the next step in your career and submit your application today and make a positive impact with Kalyra.
