Company Description
Evergreen Life Care is a community-based aged care provider offering residential aged care, independent living units (ILU), and home care services.
Role Description
The Clinical Governance Committee Chair will:
* Lead the Clinical Governance Committee, including setting agendas and facilitating effective meetings
* Provide oversight of clinical quality, safety, and risk management frameworks
* Monitor compliance with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission standards and reporting obligations
* Support the Board in understanding clinical performance, risks, and improvement opportunities
* Oversee incident management, including SIRS reporting and clinical governance systems
* Provide constructive challenge and guidance to management on clinical matters
* Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
As a Non-Executive Director, you will also:
* Contribute to Board oversight of strategy, risk, and organisational performance
* Act in the best interests of the organisation and its stakeholders
* Support effective governance, decision-making, and Board dynamics
Time Commitment & Remuneration:
* Board Meetings: Monthly
* Committee meetings: Bimonthly
* Additional preparation and occasional Board engagement required
* Remuneration in line with organisation policy
The role requires on-site attendance in West Gosford, NSW; candidates should be located within a practical driving distance.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will bring:
* Significant experience in clinical governance, healthcare, or aged care
* Experience at Board or Committee level (Chair experience highly regarded)
* Strong understanding of clinical risk, quality systems, and regulatory frameworks
* Ability to interpret clinical data and provide strategic oversight
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate robust, constructive discussion
* Independence, sound judgement, and high ethical standards
Desirable:
* Clinical background (e.g. nursing, medicine, allied health)
* Experience in aged care or similarly regulated sectors
* Local to the Central Coast
* GAICD or MAICD