Senior Clinical Lead – Seniors Communities
Lead clinical excellence and innovation, shaping the future of aged care across Sydney.
We are a well-respected not-for-profit that has been serving society’s most vulnerable for more than 160 years, achieving life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person‑centred support.
As Senior Clinical Lead – Seniors Communities, you’ll be key to our mission to enrich lives and strengthen communities. You will provide strategic clinical leadership across our retirement villages and home care services, designing, implementing, and continuously improving clinical care models, including dementia care, palliative care, and integrated care hubs. You’ll act as the escalation point for complex clinical matters and mentor frontline teams.
With Integrity And Resilience, You Will
* Lead the development and refinement of clinical care models, focusing on cognitive care, palliative care, and care hubs.
* Collaborate with leaders to ensure clinical frameworks align with governance and aged care reforms.
* Provide expert advice and decision‑making support for complex clinical issues.
* Coach and mentor RNs and Care Operations Managers, building clinical confidence and capability.
* Deliver hands‑on education and reflective practice across sites.
* Support quality and governance integration, translating practice insights into continuous improvement.
* Represent clinical priorities in governance forums and contribute to workforce capability planning.
What You’ll Bring
You are a strategic, collaborative leader who inspires excellence and drives change. You bring:
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
* Demonstrated experience leading clinical practice in aged care, home care, or community settings.
* Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Hands‑on credibility and a commitment to person‑centred care.
* Strategic agility and operational insight, with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse teams.
* Postgraduate qualifications in gerontology, palliative care, dementia care, clinical education, or healthcare leadership (strongly preferred).
* Experience interpreting policy, regulation, and reform, and translating these into effective clinical practice.
Benefits
* Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.
* Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax‑free income plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
* Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.
* Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
* Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms.
To apply for this role, click the ‘Apply’ button or submit your résumé and a cover letter. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian‑based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Please note: Our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a well‑deserved break from 25 December 2025 and will return on Monday, 5 January 2026. We look forward to reviewing your application upon our return.
Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful Festive Season.
Application Close Date: January 08, 2026
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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