Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT is seeking a Regional Manager, Intensive Therapeutic Care to lead operational performance and service delivery across a region of Anglicare's ITC portfolio. With House Managers reporting to the role, the Regional Manager will provide leadership across people, service quality, safeguarding, risk, financial performance and continuous improvement.

This is a broad regional leadership role responsible for creating consistency, accountability and strong operational

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT is a long-established not-for-profit organisation supporting children, young people, families and communities across regional NSW and the ACT.

For more than 90 years, Anglicare has worked alongside people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage. Today, the organisation delivers a broad range of services spanning Foster Care, Youth and Family Services, Disability Support, Housing and Crisis Support, Early Learning, Financial Wellbeing, Workforce Development and community-based programs.

Across its services, Anglicare is focused on creating positive long-term outcomes for the people and communities it supports, with the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children and young people central to its approach.

Anglicare is seeking to appoint a Regional Manager, Intensive Therapeutic Care to lead operational performance and service delivery across a region of Anglicare's ITC portfolio. With House Managers reporting to the role, the Regional Manager will provide leadership across people, service quality, safeguarding, risk, financial performance and continuous improvement.

This is a broad regional leadership role responsible for creating consistency, accountability and strong operational performance across ITC services. You will lead, develop and support House Managers, strengthening their capability to lead effective teams and deliver safe, high-quality and therapeutically informed care for children and young people with complex needs.

The Regional Manager will maintain oversight of service performance, quality outcomes, budgets, incidents, risk and compliance across the region. You will use service data, financial information, audits and performance outcomes to identify areas for improvement, strengthen practice and support effective operational decision making.

The role also has an important external stakeholder focus, developing constructive relationships with the Department of Communities and Justice, NSW Police, community partners and other agencies involved in supporting children and young people.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of regional performance across an important part of Anglicare's Intensive Therapeutic Care portfolio, develop capable operational leaders and influence the quality and consistency of services delivered to children and young people.

You are an experienced operational leader with a strong background in residential care, Permanency Support, out-of-home care, child protection or a closely related service environment.

You bring demonstrated experience leading and developing managers within complex human services, with the ability to set clear expectations, build leadership capability and drive consistent performance across multiple services.

You have a strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care, together with the safeguarding, regulatory and contractual requirements associated with residential care. You are comfortable managing operational risk, quality and service performance, and working constructively with DCJ, the Office of the Children's Guardian and other external stakeholders.

Alongside your sector experience, you bring sound financial management capability, strong judgement and the resilience to lead effectively in complex and changing service environments.

A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, human services, community services or a related discipline is required.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

ReachOut Australia invites a visionary executive to lead its digital mental health service ecosystem. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will guide a multidisciplinary team across clinical governance, digital content and youth involvement, shaping safe, scalable services.

The role focuses on leveraging digital channels and responsible AI to extend ReachOut's reach and impact, while maintaining safety, quality and meaningful outcomes for young people and families.

Possability Group is a national for-purpose organisation delivering disability, child and family services across Australia. Grounded in the belief that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights, Possability supports people with disability, children, young people and families to thrive.

In late 2022, Possability Group and Lifestyle Solutions came together, bringing together two respected human services organisations with deep experience across disability, out-of-home care, child and family services and community-based supports.

In 2025, Possability Group entered into an agreement to join Independence Australia Group, creating a strengthened platform of purpose-led organisations committed to supporting people living with disability, children, young people and families.

Together, the group brings significant national reach, specialist service capability and a shared commitment to human rights, inclusion, safety and self-determination.

The Clinical Psychologist is a senior specialist role within Possability Group's Child & Family Services portfolio, offering the opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with broader influence across therapeutic practice.

Working with children, young people, families and carers with complex trauma, disability, mental health and behavioural needs, you will provide specialist assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation. Applying CARE, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed practice, you will support safety, wellbeing, connection and participation.

Beyond direct client work, you will help strengthen how complex clinical needs are understood and responded to across the organisation. You will lead a small team of behaviour specialists, contribute to care planning and multidisciplinary decision-making, review behaviour support plans, support restrictive practice reduction and shape clinical frameworks, policy and practice guidance.

The role has a clear transformation focus, with the opportunity to help shape the clinical team and strengthen Possability's internal capability to respond to increasingly complex needs. This is an opportunity for a clinically strong psychologist who wants to remain close to clients while extending their impact across teams, services and the broader organisation.

You are an experienced psychologist with demonstrated experience supporting children, young people and/or families with complex needs.

You bring strong capability in psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention, and are comfortable working across trauma, disability, mental health or behavioural presentations. You work well in multidisciplinary environments and can translate clinical insight into practical guidance for care teams, carers and practitioners.

You are drawn to a role that combines meaningful client work with the opportunity to influence broader therapeutic practice. You bring sound clinical judgement, a collaborative style and a clear commitment to child-centred, trauma-informed and evidence-informed care.

An understanding of child protection or children's services would be valuable, ideally gained through exposure to child and family services, out-of-home care, disability or a related environment. Experience with CARE, TCI, behaviour support, restrictive practice reduction or clinical framework development would also be welcomed.

You will hold current general registration with AHPRA and clinical psychology endorsement, or be eligible to obtain endorsement.

• Up to $145,000 base salary plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, helping increase take-home pay
• Flexibility to be based in Sydney or the Hunter
• Potential support for annual registration or clinical supervision

Please note applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Possability Group is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Child & Family Services portfolio. The role blends meaningful clinical work with the influence to shape practice, working with children, young people and families who have complex trauma, disability, mental health or behavioural needs.

You will oversee a small team of behaviour specialists and contribute to care planning and decision making. Apply CARE, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed practice to support safety

Our commitment to keeping you safe and well

ReachOut is an inclusive workplace, committed to providing opportunities for people from diverse and often marginalised groups. We encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. This includes but is not limited to people with living experience of mental health issues and/or recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.

At ReachOut Australia, our purpose is simple but powerful: to be the trusted and safe digital space empowering young people to feel better. That means making sure you always feel safe, respected and supported. We believe every young person deserves to grow and thrive in a world that values their voice, protects their rights and celebrates who they are. We're committed to creating a culture of care, where safety and wellbeing are not just words but actions we live by every day.

Overview

Shape ReachOut's next generation of digital mental health services, combining clinical excellence, human connection, innovation and responsible AI.

The organisation

ReachOut is one of Australia's leading digital mental health organisations, with a clear ambition: helping young people feel better. Entirely online and designed specifically for and with young people, ReachOut provides anonymous and confidential support that can be accessed on their terms, anytime and anywhere. Its services include a new AI Platform providing trusted content 24/7, triage and navigation to services in Australia, human connection including one-to-one peer support, providing evidence-informed information, stories and resources, alongside ReachOut Parents which provides coaching online to enable parents and carers to play an active role in young people's wellbeing. With a strong focus on early intervention, ReachOut brings together evidence, lived experience, technology and human led connection to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

The opportunity

This is a pivotal executive leadership opportunity to shape the future of ReachOut's digital mental health service ecosystem. Reporting to the CEO and leading a multidisciplinary senior team across Clinical Governance, Digital Content and Youth Involvement, Support Services and Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing, the Director will translate organisational strategy into safe, scalable and measurable services. Over the next 12-18 months, the Director will evolve ReachOut's service model and explore how digital channels, emerging models of care and AI can responsibly extend the organisation's reach and impact. This requires a leader who can challenge traditional approaches while exercising the judgement essential to delivering trusted services for young people.

The Director will:

• Shape the future service vision - develop and embed innovative, evidence-informed digital service models that respond to the changing ways young people, parents and carers engage with, access and experience mental health support.
• Lead safe, high-quality service delivery - strengthen clinical governance, quality, youth participation and culturally safe, trauma-informed and lived experience-informed practice, ensuring innovation remains grounded in safety and meaningful outcomes.
• Drive digital innovation and responsible AI - partner with Product and Technology to translate emerging technology into practical, engaging and scalable improvements while balancing opportunity with ethics, clinical safety and risk.
• Lead people through evolution - respect and harness the depth of professional expertise within a diverse, clinically oriented workforce while building the confidence, curiosity and capability to embrace change and new ways of working.
• Lead for impact and influence - build high-performing multidisciplinary teams, drive operational performance and develop strategic partnerships across government, research, technology and mental health.

About you

You will be a credible and contemporary mental health or human services leader with a genuine connection to young people and a strong appreciation of the changing ways they seek, access and experience mental health support. Combining head, heart and leadership capability, you can move comfortably between strategy, service innovation and operational delivery. You will bring the credibility to engage and inspire a mental health and peer workforce, the contemporary thinking to shape new models of support and the personal connection to purpose needed to resonate with ReachOut's culture and the young people it serves. You will be comfortable exploring digital platforms and AI without losing sight of quality, safety, human connection and measurable outcomes.

You will also bring:

• Formal qualifications and significant experience in psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing or a related discipline, together with a strong understanding of contemporary mental health practice.
• Senior leadership experience building, engaging and inspiring multidisciplinary teams through growth, change and service transformation.
• Demonstrated capability translating evidence, lived experience, user insights and strategy into practical, scalable services that improve outcomes.
• Experience in digital service innovation, with an understanding of AI, digital platforms, ethics, clinical safety and the potential for technology to improve access, engagement and impact.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence Boards, government, partners and stakeholders across mental health and the broader human services sector.
• A commitment to inclusive, culturally safe and lived experience-informed service design, including meaningful engagement with First Nations communities.

What's on offer

• A rare opportunity to shape the future of digital mental health and early intervention for young people in Australia.
• Executive-level influence over ReachOut's future service strategy and innovation agenda.
• The opportunity to lead the safe and ethical application of AI within digital mental health service delivery.
• Leadership of an experienced multidisciplinary senior team.
• A purpose-led environment where evidence, technology, human connection and the voices of young people inform service design.
• A permanent, full-time position offering flexible working, a Sydney-based hybrid model, competitive executive remuneration, superannuation and NFP salary packaging.

Applications close Friday 18 September 2026.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Universal Higher Education (UHE) is a TEQSA registered higher education provider based in Melbourne's CBD (PRV14288 / CRICOS 03848E). Part of Universal Learning Group and Oxford International Education Group, UHE combines the backing of a global education organisation with the agility and accessibility of a growing Australian provider.

UHE currently delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Information Technology and Engineering Management and is expanding into Community Services and Social Work. Subject to professional accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), its inaugural Master of Social Work intake is planned for March 2027.

The Practice Education Coordinator will establish the practice education function for UHE's new Master of Social Work.

Reporting to the Academic Course Manager and Head of Social Work, the role will develop the placement partnerships, systems and processes required to support high quality professional placements. With the first placements targeted for November 2027, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a sustainable placement model from the outset.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing relationships with placement providers and field educators
• Identifying suitable placements across health, community services, government and related sectors
• Establishing placement policies, procedures, systems and resources
• Coordinating student preparation, matching, monitoring and assessment
• Supporting students, field educators and academic staff throughout placements
• Ensuring arrangements meet AASW and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining placement agreements, records and compliance documentation
• Developing a scalable model to support future student growth

You will be a qualified social worker with experience in practice education, field education, student supervision or professional placements. You will understand the requirements of social work education and bring strong relationships across relevant service sectors.

Importantly, you will enjoy building new programs and partnerships. You will combine external engagement capability with the organisation and attention to detail required to establish effective placement arrangements.

You will bring:

• A recognised social work qualification and eligibility for AASW membership
• Knowledge of social work education and accreditation requirements
• Experience coordinating or supervising professional placements
• Strong industry engagement and partnership development skills
• Sound judgement in responding to complex student or placement mattersStrong planning, administration and stakeholder communication skills
• A collaborative, culturally responsive and student centred approach

This is a rare opportunity to establish the practice education function for a new social work discipline and influence its development from the first cohort onwards.

You will work closely with academic and executive leaders in a collaborative, well governed and growing higher education provider. The role offers genuine scope to shape UHE's placement network, operating model and student experience.

Universal Higher Education(PRV14288 / CRICOS 03848E)

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Universal Higher Education in Melbourne is seeking a Practice Education Coordinator to establish the practice education function for the new Master of Social Work. You will develop placement partnerships, coordinate student preparation, matching, monitoring and assessment, and ensure compliance with AASW and regulatory requirements, building a scalable model for growth.

You will be a qualified social worker with strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, prepared to lead and

The organisation

NewDirection Care is an innovative residential aged care provider challenging traditional approaches to ageing through its distinctive MICRO TOWN model in Bellmere, Queensland.

Built around the philosophy of enabling residents to live "as normal a life as possible", NewDirection Care supports residents to maintain their independence, personal choices and meaningful connections through a more personalised, community-focused approach.

The opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, the Clinical Care Manager will provide clinical leadership and oversight across NewDirection Care's Bellmere community.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to champion clinical governance, anticipate resident needs and support high-quality care delivery. Working closely with Registered Nurses and House Companions, you will develop team capability, advocate for residents and contribute to the community's operational and strategic success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical governance, quality, safety and compliance, including oversight of clinical assessments, care planning and complex care needs.
• Coaching and developing clinical and care teams to strengthen capability, performance and accountability.
• Proactively identifying clinical risks, recognising deterioration and ensuring timely intervention.
• Driving financial and operational performance, including AN-ACC revenue optimisation, occupancy, sales performance and workforce rostering.
• Strengthening communication and coordination between care teams, visiting GPs and allied health professionals through effective use of Person-Centred Software (PCS).
• Building strong relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals to support person-centred care.
• Driving continuous improvement and contributing to operational and strategic decision-making as a key member of the local leadership team.

About you

You are a confident, proactive clinical leader with substantial experience in residential aged care. You bring strong clinical judgement, commercial awareness and a hands-on leadership style, with a genuine passion for developing people and delivering exceptional resident outcomes.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and a Bachelor of Nursing.
• Substantial experience in clinical leadership roles within residential aged care.
• Strong knowledge of aged care quality standards, clinical governance and restrictive practices.
• Sound understanding of the AN-ACC funding model and its impact on financial and operational performance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, documentation and technology skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to influence clinical quality within an innovative aged care community.
• Supportive leadership team committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for further training and potential postgraduate study support.
• Flexibility around personal commitments, subject to operational requirements.
• Work within NewDirection Care's distinctive MICRO TOWN model.

The position participates in a rotating leadership on-call roster, approximately once every five to six weeks.

Please note applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

NewDirection Care in Bellmere, Queensland is seeking a hands-on Clinical Care Manager to guide clinical governance and quality across the community. You will work with RNs and care teams to deliver exceptional resident outcomes.

You will lead governance, coach staff, identify risks and drive improvements while maintaining strong relationships with families, GPs and allied health professionals. The role reports to the General Manager and supports strategic success.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) cares for over 300,000 people across the Northern Rivers, a sub-tropical region of rainforest, coastline and breathtaking natural attractions stretching from Tweed Heads to Grafton. Lismore, the region's cultural and economic capital, sits between the Gondwana rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, just 200 km south of Brisbane.

Across 12 hospitals and 21 community health centres, NNSWLHD clinicians have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of regional communities, while staying connected to best-practice care across Australia through training networks and partnerships with local and metropolitan tertiary education providers. Major capital projects underway across several facilities reflect the district's investment in the future of care in Northern NSW.

This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit and supportive Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Lismore Base Hospital, providing specialist care to women and families across Northern NSW. The department is a busy, well-established unit managing approximately 1,300 births each year, with obstetric care provided for babies from 32 weeks' gestation.

Lismore Base Hospital is appointing additional Staff Specialists to strengthen its workforce and support the long-term sustainability of the service, and has maintained a positive, cohesive culture and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will:

• Deliver safe, contemporary and evidence-based obstetric and gynaecological care
• Supervise, teach and mentor junior medical officers, registrars and other healthcare professionals
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
• Participate in the on-call roster and help build a sustainable specialist service

You are a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia, including through specialist international medical graduate pathways. You bring recent clinical experience across obstetrics, antenatal care, general gynaecology and surgery, and you enjoy the breadth and variety of generalist practice.

You are a collaborative, adaptable and patient-centred clinician who thrives in a close-knit team. You value collegiality, shared decision-making and a consistent approach to clinical practice. Your communication and counselling skills allow you to balance clinical recommendations with informed patient preferences, supporting women to make decisions about their care.

You are committed to teaching, continuing education and quality improvement, and are available to participate in the on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time. You are willing and able to provide the full scope of services offered by the department, including termination-of-pregnancy care, which is an essential component of the position. A valid NSW Working With Children Check is required.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to women's health across Northern NSW.

• Appointment under the Staff Specialists (State) Award,
• Full-time and fractional appointments, with flexibility for individual and family circumstances,
• Broad generalist practice, with support to develop particular clinical interests,
• The opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal women's health, including through the Aboriginal Medical Service in Casino.
• A relaxed, sub-tropical lifestyle with rainforest and ocean close to home.
• Introduction to a culturally rich city which proudly displays its artistic heritage.

Applications close on the 15th of November 2026.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is part of NSW Health and cares for communities across Penrith, the Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury and Lithgow. Guided by its vision, Together, Achieving Better Health, the District is focused on safe, equitable, high quality and timely care that responds to the needs of patients and the community.

Nepean Hospital is the District's major referral and teaching hospital. The District is committed to clinical care, research and innovation, and to a workplace culture that supports high performing teams and individuals to grow. Its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment shape how teams work together every day.

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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NBMLHD is seeking two Staff Specialists in Radiology (up to 2.0 FTE in total) to join the Department of Medical Imaging at Nepean Hospital. These permanent roles are open on a full time or part time basis and offer the chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes across a growing region.

Working alongside the Head of Department and a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Report plain films, perform fluoroscopic examinations and supervise ultrasound, CT, angiography and interventional procedures
• Take part in the on call roster and a rostered imaging service to Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital, supported by teleradiology
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Contribute to research, quality improvement, peer review and the governance of the department

MRI reporting is available to radiologists participating in the FRANZCR accreditation program. Appointees may also be eligible for credentialing and privileging across other NBMLHD facilities.

You are a radiologist who puts patients first, enjoys teaching and does your best work as part of a team. You will bring:

• Fellowship of RANZCR, or RACP and/or RACS with CCINR registration, or equivalent specialist recognition
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with AHPRA
• Sound clinical knowledge in radiology and its subspecialties, with evidence of quality assurance and ongoing professional development
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to teamwork, teaching and junior medical staff supervision
• An interest in research and continuous improvement

Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful, appointment can only commence once all relevant qualifications and requirements are formally complete.

• Permanent full time or part time appointment under the Staff Specialists (State) Award
• A broad and varied case mix, including angiography and interventional work
• Access to MRI reporting through the FRANZCR accreditation program
• Scope to credential across other facilities in the District
• Meaningful teaching and research opportunities in a teaching hospital setting
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on improving the health of the local community

• Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (State) Award
• Employees and contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct
• A Working with Children Check issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian is required:
• Successful applicants must obtain the required vaccinations before starting:

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking two Staff Specialists in Radiology to join the Department of Medical Imaging at Nepean Hospital. These permanent roles are open on a full-time or part-time basis and offer a meaningful opportunity to improve patient outcomes across a growing region.

You will report to the Head of Department, work with a multidisciplinary team, and supervise junior staff while contributing to education and research within a teaching hospital setting.

Vision Australia is a leading national organisation with a proud 150-year legacy. We're passionately pursuing our mission to empower people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose. Our dedicated team of around 850 employees and more than 2,000 volunteers delivers vital services across education, employment, independence and social inclusion, from specialist allied health and employment support to assistive technology and Seeing Eye Dogs.

Vision Australia is seeking an accomplished and values-led Chief Client Officer (CCO) to lead the transformation and integration of its national client services portfolio. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and its Committees, the CCO will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, person-centred services while strengthening operational performance, clinical governance and financial sustainability.

As a key member of the Executive Team, you will lead a diverse portfolio encompassing Client Services, National Programs, Employment Services and Vision Store, supporting more than 17,000 clients annually. Working in partnership with the Chief Practitioner, you will embed consistent service models, strengthen clinical quality and safeguarding, and drive greater coordination across teams, regions and funding streams.

This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of service delivery at Vision Australia. You will build high-performing teams and optimise services to improve access, client outcomes and long-term sustainability, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver meaningful impact for people who are blind or have low vision.

You are an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience overseeing complex, geographically dispersed service operations, ideally within health, disability, aged care or broader human services environments. You bring a strong track record of leading service transformation, integrating multidisciplinary teams and driving operational excellence, with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level.

You combine strong clinical governance capability with commercial acumen and a deep commitment to person-centred care. You have demonstrated success improving service quality, safeguarding and client outcomes while strengthening financial performance and organisational sustainability. A relevant clinical qualification, together with current AHPRA registration or membership of an appropriate professional body for a self-regulating allied health profession, will be highly regarded. Applications from exceptional executives with substantial clinical governance experience are also encouraged.

You are a collaborative, pragmatic and values-led leader who can navigate complexity, build organisational capability and inspire teams through change. Lived experience of blindness or low vision will be highly valued, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who share Vision Australia's commitment to inclusion and meaningful social impact.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience.

The role may be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, with Vision Australia offering a high degree of flexibility. Interstate travel will be required for Board, Committee and organisational commitments.

Applications close 1st November 2026 at 11:59pm. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Children Checks. Vision Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Calvary Lenah Valley and Calvary St John's Hospitals in Hobart, Tasmania, seek an accomplished Director of Clinical Services to provide executive leadership across two campuses, delivering safe, high quality, person centred care for the Tasmanian community.

You will shape clinical strategy, oversee governance, quality and workforce performance, and drive models of care, service improvement and capability development, partnering with executives and clinicians to elevate patient outcomes.

Provide executive clinical and professional nursing leadership across Calvary Lenah Valley and St John's Hospitals, leading the delivery and continued development of safe, high-quality and person-centred care for the Tasmanian community.

Calvary is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare organisation dedicated to providing compassionate care to the most vulnerable in our communities. Established in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary has grown into a national network of hospitals, residential care and retirement communities and community care services across Australia.

Guided by its mission of "being for others", Calvary embodies the values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect and remains committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care that supports the dignity and wellbeing of every person it serves.

Reporting to the General Manager and as a key member of the hospital executive team, the Director of Clinical Services will lead clinical services across Calvary Lenah Valley and Calvary St John's Hospitals.

Calvary Lenah Valley and St John's Hospitals are asubstantial and complex private hospital operation delivering a broad range of acute services across its two campuses, including emergency care, a large maternity service and extensive surgical and medical and rehabilitation services.

The Director of Clinical Services will provide executive leadership across this diverse clinical environment, with significant influence over clinical strategy, professional nursing practice, workforce performance, models of care and the continued development of hospital services.

The role holds executive accountability for the quality, safety and performance of clinical services, ensuring patients receive consistently excellent care while supporting Calvary Hobart to respond to changing community needs and opportunities for future service development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing visible executive clinical leadership across both hospitals and fostering a collaborative, accountable and patient-centred culture
• Leading the quality, safety and performance of clinical services across a broad and complex acute care environment
• Oversee and management of clinical labour working within documented KPI
• Developing contemporary models of care and driving service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice
• Building an engaged, capable and sustainable clinical workforce, with a strong focus on leadership development, performance and succession
• Maintaining effective clinical governance, risk, infection prevention and accreditation frameworks
• Working closely with executives, clinical leaders and Visiting Medical Officers to strengthen service delivery and patient outcomes
• Contributing to hospital strategy, operational planning, workforce priorities and capital investment
• Building effective relationships with regulators, healthcare partners and other external stakeholders

This is an opportunity to influence clinical care at scale, leading services that play an important role in Tasmania's healthcare system and shaping how Calvary Lenah Valley and St John's Hospital continues to evolve in response to the needs of its patients and community.

You are an accomplished senior clinical leader with experience operating within a large acute hospital, tertiary health service or similarly complex healthcare environment.

You bring the judgement and credibility to lead a diverse clinical portfolio, balance strategic and operational priorities and maintain a clear focus on the quality of care and patient experience. You are a visible and engaging leader who can build confidence, strengthen accountability and bring clinical teams with you through change.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and degree-level nursing qualifications or equivalent
• Substantial senior clinical and nursing professional leadership experience within a complex acute healthcare environment
• Demonstrated success leading large clinical workforces and building capable, engaged leadership teams
• Highly developed knowledge of clinical governance, quality, patient safety, risk and accreditation
• Experience leading service improvement, organisational change, project management and the development of contemporary models of care
• Strong operational judgement and the ability to contribute meaningfully to strategic, workforce and investment decisions
• Credibility with clinicians, Visiting Medical Officers, executives and external stakeholders
• A genuine commitment to Calvary's mission, values and strategic direction

This is a compelling opportunity to lead a substantial and diverse clinical portfolio within a respected, purpose-led national healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will have genuine scope to influence hospital strategy, strengthen clinical capability and shape the future delivery of private hospital care in Tasmania.

Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications close 1 November, 2026.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.