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Care Excellence Lead | Drive Quality & Outcomes in Community Aged Care with Uniting
Lead Care Excellence in Community Aged Care
Western & South Western Sydney
Fixed Term Opportunity | Till 30 May 2027
Make a real difference where it matters most.
At Uniting, we’re all about people and supporting older Australians to live independently, with dignity and choice. We’re looking for a Care Excellence Lead to bring clinical expertise, leadership and passion to our Home and Community Care teams across Western and Southwestern Sydney.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where you’ll shape practice, strengthen capability, and drive high-quality, person-centred care.
What you’ll be doing
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to frontline teams to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Champion clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
• Support the delivery of care that is person-centred, outcomes-focused and aligned to individual goals
• Lead and contribute to clinical audits, compliance, and continuous improvement activities
• Provide expertise in complex clinical care for older people living in the community
• Facilitate education sessions, coaching and reflective practice across teams
• Analyse clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Partner with leaders to strengthen service delivery and respond to emerging needs
• Represent the service in Uniting-wide clinical initiatives and committees
About you
• Bachelor qualification in Nursing or Allied Health
• Current registration with AHPRA (or relevant body)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in clinical practice, ideally within aged care or community care
• Experience in clinical governance, quality, and risk management
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing complex clinical cases in a community setting
• Strong understanding of aged care standards and contemporary practice
• Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate complex environments
• Passion for continuous improvement and social impact
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel locally
Nice to have:
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical area
What We Offer You
• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available. (Permanent Employees Only)
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave (Permanent Employees Only)
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral
Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re passionate about care excellence and want to lead meaningful change in community care, we’d love to hear from you.
Who is Uniting?
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
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