• Permanent, Full-time
• Flexible with base location – let’s discuss. Travel will be required within NSW and ACT.

Are you an experienced Clinical Leader passionate about elevating clinical standards, nurturing professional growth, and driving excellence in healthcare? Uniting is seeking a dynamic Clinical Leadership and Capability Lead to lead the development of clinical capability and professional practice across our services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Nursing and Clinical Governance within the Customer, Risk, and Governance (CRG) Directorate, this role is pivotal in shaping the clinical leadership and education landscape within Uniting. You will design and implement a comprehensive Clinical Leadership and Capability Framework, ensuring our teams are skilled, confident, and ready to deliver exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Uniting’s Clinical Leadership and Capability Framework.
• Collaborate with People and Culture’s Learning and Development team to enhance professional practice.
• Develop and implement a clinical competency skill framework using evidence-based tools.
• Conduct training needs analysis across Seniors and Communities, creating an annual training calendar.
• Design, standardise, and maintain high-quality, evidence-based training materials.
• Oversee the New Graduate Nurse program, ensuring effective recruitment, support, and retention.
• Standardise induction and orientation for clinical staff, including agency or contract staff.
• Leverage industry partnerships to optimise clinical capability development.
• Collaborate with external providers to ensure Uniting maximises the benefits of clinical agreements.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration with no conditions or limitations.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant clinical area and a postgraduate qualification in education, with management and leadership experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Health or Aged Care sector.
• Deep understanding of the aged care industry, its regulations, and funding landscape.
• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and implementing clinical education and training programs.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• Proficiency in eLearning content creation, ideally in partnership with Learning and Development teams.
• Strong project management skills and data interpretation ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• High level of computer literacy.

You are someone who is:

• Clinically current and actively engaged in contemporary nursing practice.
• Deeply curious and driven by a hunger for learning and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about nursing education and lifting capability across the sector.
• Committed to recruiting, mentoring and retaining remarkable nurses and clinicians who share a vision of excellence.

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Qualification or experience in data analytics.
• Experience with high-fidelity simulation training program development.

Why Work at Uniting?

At Uniting, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where your skills and leadership will directly impact our teams and those we serve. We offer:

• A collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A chance to shape and enhance clinical capabilities across our services.

Join Us

If you are passionate about leading change, fostering clinical excellence, and empowering others, we want to hear from you. Apply now to make a real difference at Uniting.

How to Apply

We’d love to hear what drew you to Uniting and this opportunity.

Please include a cover letter with your CV — applications that include a cover letter outlining your motivation and fit for the role will be treated favourably.

For a copy of the position description, please email Louise Massie at [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Leadership and Capability Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport — discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.