Job Overview & Organization Mission

Opal HealthCare is appointing a Quality & Compliance Clinical Nurse Advisor in Sydney to lead clinical audits and accreditation readiness.

Opal HealthCare’s Clinical Governance team in Sydney is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join as Quality & Compliance Clinical Nurse Advisor. You will partner with care community leaders across NSW, driving clinical audit compliance, infection prevention, and unannounced audit preparedness.

As a key member of the team at Opal HealthCare in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Conduct comprehensive: Conduct comprehensive clinical quality audits against the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Analyze clinical: Analyze clinical indicator telemetry (falls, pressure injuries, restrictive practices) to design remediation plans.
• Support residential: Support residential homes through Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission re-accreditation audits.
• Coach General: Coach General Managers and Care Managers on clinical governance and quality risk management.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Opal HealthCare, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing & Certificate in Quality Auditing.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years experience in aged care clinical governance, quality auditing, or management.
• Certified Lead Quality Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Current NSW driver’s licence with willingness to travel to care communities.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Opal HealthCare, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$110,000 – AU$130,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Remuneration $110,000 – $130,000 + company car allowance + performance bonus.
• Sydney CBD headquarters with modern hybrid working arrangements.
• Lead quality initiatives that directly elevate the lives of thousands of elderly residents.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Opal HealthCare

Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers, operating over 100 care communities nationwide.

Opal HealthCare is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Opal HealthCare careers gateway.