Director Clinical & Care Governance

Apply now Job no: 926504 Work type: Full time Location: South East, To be negotiated Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Corporate Services, Nursing/Midwifery.

• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location:
  Negotiable

This position is multi-classified and may be appointed as either RN/RM5.2 or AHP
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The Director Clinical & Care Governance is a key senior leadership role responsible for driving excellence in safety, quality, and risk management across all Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) services. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will lead the Clinical & Care Governance portfolio and ensure strong clinical governance frameworks are embedded into everyday practice. You will provide authoritative advice, assurance, and insight to influence both strategic and operational decision‑making, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learning across multiple sites.

This is a rare opportunity to shape clinical governance at a system level and make a visible, lasting impact on healthcare delivery in a regional health network.

You are a senior health professional with strong clinical governance expertise and the credibility to operate at executive level. You combine strategic thinking with practical leadership and are confident navigating complex systems, risk environments, and stakeholder relationships.

• Hold professional registration (or eligibility) as a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Allied Health professional.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in clinical governance, safety, quality improvement, and risk management.
• Lead and influence multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Provide high‑level, authoritative advice to Executive leadership on safety, quality, and governance.
• Use clinical and quality data to drive assurance, improvement, and informed decision‑making.

The LCLHN delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south‑east and supports communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,400 staff and approximately 600 volunteers, we are a major regional employer committed to safe, high‑quality, community‑focused care. Working with LCLHN offers more than a role; it offers impact, connection, and balance in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations.

• Make a meaningful difference as a valued part of the community.
• Enjoy affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, flexible work options, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Benefit from salary packaging and relocation support of up to $13,000.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.
• Immunisation risk for this position is – Category
  
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LCLHN is committed to a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural and age groups.

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Michelle de Wit on  or email michelle.dewit.au and quote role 926504.

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Refer to the SA Health Career Website –

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