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Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation currently seeking to fill the following vacancy within our Health and Wellbeing Services division. Kalwun Health and Wellbeing Service delivers a primary health care service to the people of the Gold Coast & surrounding communities.
Lead with Purpose. Improve Lives. Drive Change
Are you a visionary clinical leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? Do you thrive in complex healthcare systems where quality, safety, innovation and culture intersect? Kalwun Development Corporation is seeking a Clinical Director to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality, culturally safe, and clinically effective healthcare across our Gold Coast clinics at Coomera, Miami, and Bilinga.
About the role
As Clinical Director, you will:
Lead the clinical governance framework
Provide strategic clinical leadership to the Executive
Set clinical standards, mentoring GPs and other clinicians
Offer timely and expert clinical advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, openness, transparency, and learning
Oversee healthcare policy development and ensure best practice, client-centred care delivery
Lead and support clinical incident reviews, risk management, and service improvement initiatives
Represent Kalwun as a senior clinical voice in internal and external forums
Support the development of new services and ensure high standards in clinical governance
Manage internal and external complaints/issues related to medical professionals
Support GPs with decisions about diagnosis, treatment protocols, and complex patient care
Deliver clinical care in accordance with Kalwun's System of Care
Mentor and grow clinical leadership capacity across the Kalwun clinics.
Key responsibilities
Medical leadership and ensuring clinical excellence within GP and primary care services
Be accountable for clinical standards, patient safety, and clinical governance
Provide leadership in GP training and clinical leadership development
Actively contribute to workplace culture, safety, and the broader Kalwun team and community.
Selection Criteria
MBBS with FRACGP or FACRRM.
Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Specialist General Practitioner.
Minimum 5 years' experience as a VR GP in primary healthcare.
Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and governance.
Proven ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Deep understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills.
Experience in developing healthcare policies, quality frameworks or clinical governance structures.
Familiarity with health service evaluation, data-informed practice and risk management.
Experience supporting training and professional development of GPs or health professionals.
What we offer
Competitive salary of $316,000 per annum plus superannuation
Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum
Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
Five weeks of annual leave per year
Additional paid personal leave
Additional Information
This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers' license.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply
Please send a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and addressing each of the selection criteria.
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