Manager Safety, Quality & Policy About Brightwater

At Brightwater, we believe everyone has potential and no one is beyond care. We support people of all ages to live a better quality of life. With a track record dating back to 1901, care is at our core.

We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using our experience and understanding to provide the support they need. We are building connected, thriving communities where people feel they belong, and we're ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Manager Safety, Quality & Policy to lead Brightwater's quality management systems, policy governance framework and continuous improvement programs across our aged care, disability and community services.

Reporting to the General Manager Safety, Quality & Policy, this leadership role will play a critical part in ensuring Brightwater maintains the highest standards of quality, compliance and governance. You'll work collaboratively with operational and corporate leaders to strengthen organisational capability, support accreditation readiness, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with aged care, disability and regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity for a strategic and hands on leader who can translate complex legislative and regulatory requirements into practical systems, processes and improvements that enhance service delivery outcomes.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the implementation, monitoring and ongoing improvement of Brightwater's quality management systems across all service streams.
• Supporting the General Manager, Safety Quality and Policy to ensure organisational compliance with the Aged Care Act, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards and other applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the development, review and maintenance of organisational policies, procedures and governance documents.
• Managing the internal audit program and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented and monitored.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using recognised quality improvement methodologies.
• Analysing quality, compliance and audit data to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to leaders on quality, compliance, governance and policy matters.
• Building strong partnerships with operational and corporate leaders to strengthen accountability and ownership of quality outcomes.
• Mentoring and developing a team of Quality Improvement Officers and Policy Officers.
• Contributing to organisational planning, governance and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement and person centred service delivery across Brightwater.

Why Join Brightwater

• Be part of a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference in pursuing the dignity of independence.
• Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.
• Access ongoing professional and career development opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 annually for living expenses, helping you pay less tax and increase your take home pay.
• BrightwaterPlus, providing discounts at more than 370 retailers, including health insurance providers.
• Large network of gyms, fitness studios and pool facilities through MyFitnessPassport.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work life balance.
• Receive 24/7 expert medical and mental health support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access Brightwater's Employee Referral Scheme.
• Benefit from paid parental leave and a return to work bonus.

What you'll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, quality, governance, policy, risk or a related discipline.
• Management experience in quality, compliance, governance, audit, accreditation and policy within a regulated health, aged care, disability or community services environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing quality management systems, continuous improvement frameworks and accreditation readiness initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the Aged Care Act, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards and contemporary governance frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing organisational policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret legislative and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical organisational solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication, report writing, project management and organisational skills.
• Current WA C Class Driver's Licence.
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance and relevant screening checks.

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Ooi, Talent Acquisition Specialist via .

Brightwater. Thrive, Connect, Belong.

Senior Nursing Consultant

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Nursing Consultant (Registered Nurse) to join our Clinical Excellence team and play a key role in driving clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the organisation.

This is a highly influential role that partners closely with executive leaders, operational teams and site clinicians to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Reporting to the General Manager Education and Clinical Speciality, the Senior Nursing Consultant provides expert clinical leadership and advice across safety, quality and clinical governance.

You will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, supporting strategic initiatives, analysing clinical data and trends, guiding complex case management and contributing to organisational improvements that enhance outcomes for our clients.

Why Join Brightwater

• Make a real impact in driving best practice care and outcomes for our clients and residents.
• Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Grow your career alongside a leading WA care organisation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you'll bring

• Current Ahpra registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Nursing or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in quality, clinical care and/or aged care.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing clinical risk and quality programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting clinical data.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, clinical governance and quality standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Current valid driver's license as defined by the Department of Transport of Western Australia (DoTWA).
• Current National Police Clearance (within 12 months).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Talk to us

If you are a seasoned nurse looking to bring your skills and experience into a caring space, bring your passion and energy to Brightwater-and shape what is possible in our aged care space.

Brightwater promotes an Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.

Brightwater. Thrive, Connect & Belong

Brightwater Care Group is seeking an experienced Senior Nursing Consultant (Registered Nurse) to lead clinical governance and quality improvement across the organisation. You will partner with executive leadership and site clinicians to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, analysing data, guiding complex cases and contributing to organisational improvements.

You will act as a trusted advisor, supporting strategic initiatives and driving evidence-based practice for better client