This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for setting, embedding, and protecting clinical care and governance standards across a multi-site retirement living and care portfolio. The position holds enterprise-wide influence without direct line management responsibilities. You will operate as the organisation’s clinical authority, shaping policy, governance frameworks, service models, and quality systems that support safe, compliant, and person-centred care across independent living, serviced apartments, care hubs, and home-based services. Role Responsibilities Own and lead the clinical care and governance framework across the business Design, review, and implement clinical and care policies, procedures, and quality systems Provide expert clinical advice to executive leaders, operations, development, and care teams Ensure compliance with all relevant aged care, home care, retirement living, and quality standards Lead clinical risk management, incident oversight, CQI processes, and regulatory readiness Act as subject-matter expert for care models, service integration, and technology platforms Support rollout and scaling of care services across existing and future communities Contribute to research, innovation, and evidence-based practice to lift care outcomes Partner with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, providers, and health professionals Undertake travel across metropolitan, regional, and remote locations as required What This Role Is Not No direct reports No site-level operational or day-to-day care management Not a traditional clinical manager role This is a strategic, governance-focused position with hands-on influence where required. What You Bring Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration Strong working knowledge of aged care, community care, and retirement living legislation Proven experience in clinical governance, quality systems, and regulatory compliance Ability to operate credibly at executive and board level Experience working across multiple sites and complex service models High capability in policy development, risk management, and continuous improvement Background in aged care, home care, or integrated care services strongly preferred Package on offer $150,000 up to $165,000 base salary super Performance based bonus Car allowance This role suits a senior clinician who prefers depth of influence over headcount, and who is comfortable being the final clinical authority in the room.