Clinical Educator – Quality Coordinator | Bongaree, QLD, Australia
Job security – Permanent Full‐time role. Salary packaging up to $18,549 per year. Five weeks annual leave.
Overview
This is a role for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to step beyond the bedside and shape the quality of care through people, practice and education. As Clinical Educator & Quality Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our care teams are confident, capable and compliant – delivering safe, high‐quality, person‐centred care that meets the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
What makes this role different
* A genuine split between education and quality
* Strong influence without people‐management pressure
* On‐site role – you see the impact of your work every day
* Trusted clinical expert and quality champion
* Values‐driven organisation with real purpose
Responsibilities
Educate & Empower
* Lead onboarding and induction for new care staff
* Deliver ongoing mentoring, coaching and education to RNs, ENs and PCWs
* Identify training needs through audits, incidents and feedback and respond with targeted education
* Facilitate mandatory competencies and learning aligned with organisational training plans
* Support student placements and emerging clinicians
Lift Quality & Drive Improvement
* Conduct internal self‐audits in line with the audit calendar and service needs
* Analyse audit data, quality indicators and incident trends to identify risk and improvement opportunities
* Investigate root causes of quality issues and work with teams to implement practical solutions
* Develop, document and track action plans and continuous improvement initiatives
* Oversee quality indicator data collection and reporting
* Act as a subject matter expert for clinical, medication, incident and quality management systems
Partner & Lead
* Work closely with the Service Manager and Care Manager to plan education priorities
* Model a culture of safety, learning, accountability and continuous improvement
* Support compliance with legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements
Qualifications
* AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Minimum 3 years' post‐graduate experience in aged care and/or acute care
* Australian work rights (sponsorship not available)
* Current driver's licence
* National Police Check
* Current First Aid & CPRA passion for education, mentoring and capability building
* Strong clinical knowledge with a quality and risk lens
* Confidence working with audits, data and continuous improvement plans
* Warm, professional communication skills and the ability to engage diverse teams
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $18,549 per year
* Five weeks annual leave
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* Retail and lifestyle discounts
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as received. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Type: Permanent | Category: Residential Aged Care | Reference ID: CH000172 | Date Posted: 16/04/2026
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