Job Description

Make a meaningful difference where it matters most — in the homes and lives of older people in our community.

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd is a respected, values-driven community aged care organisation in Mackay, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that supports older people to live safely, independently, and with dignity at home. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Care Partner to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and guidance across our Community Services programs on a part-time basis.

This is a pivotal role for a clinically astute professional who thrives on collaboration, quality outcomes, and supporting both clients and frontline staff.

About the Role

As the Clinical Care Partner, you will provide clinical governance and hands-on support to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care is delivered in clients’ homes. You will work closely with care coordinators, case managers, allied health professionals, and external providers to deliver integrated, consumer-centred services while strengthening workforce capability and clinical quality.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Quality

• Provide clinical oversight and expert guidance to community care staff.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, reviews, and care planning aligned with best practice.
• Monitor client wellbeing, identify risks, and implement timely interventions.
• Support clinical care including wound care, medication management, continence, falls prevention, and chronic disease management.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with individual care plans, policies, and evidence-based standards.
• Care Coordination & Collaboration
• Partner with internal teams and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Liaise with GPs, hospitals, and health providers to support continuity of care.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary case conferences and support care transitions, including hospital discharges.
• Maintain oversight of participant budgets, ensuring appropriate and compliant use of funding.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with clients and their families/carers.
• Workforce Support & Capability
• Provide clinical advice, mentoring, and coaching to community care staff.
• Support competency development, scope of practice compliance, and clinical education.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Compliance, Risk & Governance
• Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, and funding programs (e.g. Support at Home, CHSP).
• Identify, manage, and escalate clinical incidents and risks.
• Contribute to audits, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and mandatory reporting.
• Consumer-Centred Practice
• Uphold dignity, choice, independence, and the rights of older people.
• Support shared decision-making and informed consent.
• Advocate for optimal health, wellbeing, and quality-of-life outcomes.

About You

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience in community aged care and/or complex care management.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.
• Sound knowledge of aged care legislation, standards, and funding models.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities.
• A genuine commitment to person-centred, values-based care.

What we offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take home salary and novated leasing options available
• Fitness Passport
• Social Club
• Sonder - Employee health, wellness and safety partner
• Reward and Recognition program

Why Join Good Shepherd Lodge?

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of older people in the Mackay community.
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organisation with strong values.
• Work in a role that blends clinical leadership with meaningful client engagement.
• Enjoy autonomy, professional respect, and the opportunity to influence quality outcomes.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence in community aged care and want to be part of an organisation that truly values its people and the clients it serves, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and partner with us to deliver care that matters.