About the role

The practice lead - clinical provides expert clinical leadership across our community-based care services supporting our teams to deliver safe, connected, person-centred care. This role champions implementation of clinical and care governance frameworks provides clinical expertise in the design and coordination of services, identification and management of recipient health-care related risks and support workforce capability in developing educational resources to our workforce.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• leading the development, implementation, and continuous review of clinical governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and care models aligned with best practice
• providing expert guidance to ensure services are delivered in accordance with safe, high‑quality care standards, with a specific focus on child and family, youth, disability, and mental health services.
• leading, implementing, and monitoring quality improvement initiatives that strengthen care delivery, promote safety, improve recipient outcomes, and enhance organisational performance related to safe care practices
• driving a proactive approach to compliance and risk management, including conducting internal audits, supporting the management of escalated concerns, and coordinating preparation for regulatory assessments and accreditation activities
• building and maintaining effective partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery and improve outcomes for recipients
• analysing and interpreting data from incidents, audits, and quality reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, using insights to inform continuous improvement strategies
• providing education, coaching, and specialist support in clinical‑related practices across community services, promoting safe care delivery, safe administration, and recipient wellbeing
• delivering clinical leadership and oversight of recipient‑related risk in community settings, ensuring early identification, assessment, escalation, and management of changes in health status to support safe, high‑quality, risk‑informed care

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

• clinical expertise and sound judgement, with a commitment to evidence-based practice
• experience working in community-based care and/or demonstrated knowledge of the Human Service Quality Framework (HSQF) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standards
• demonstrated experience providing clinical guidance and mentoring to non-clinical workforces to promote safe practice, clear role boundaries and timely escalation of care concerns
• highly developed person‑centred communication skills
• strong capacity to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders
• proven capability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation
• a track record of driving and sustaining continuous improvement in clinical practice
• demonstrated experience in cultivating a safe, supportive, and wellbeing-focused care environment, including promoting safe practice, supporting psychological safety, and proactively managing risks

Role requirements

• bachelor of nursing and AHPRA registration to practice as a nurse in Australia  
• experience in the community services industry (highly desirable)
• travel to selectability sites may be required from time to time
• current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain within the first month of employment)
• a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
• roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance 

About the offer

The practice lead - clinical is a permanent fulltime position based in Townsville.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• hourly rate of $47.19 - $68.01 + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• access to fitness passport
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR team on 07 4453 0100 or by email HRCorporate@selectability.com.au 

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected, respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people, recipients, older persons, families, and the community within selectability.

We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.