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Job Title


Clinical Audit Lead


Company : Forensicare


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Position objective: The Clinical Audit Lead works in partnership with the Quality and Safety team, clinical governance frameworks, executive and operational managers, clinical/non-clinical staff, and consumers to ensure that Forensicare has an effective, coordinated organisation wide approach to clinical audits. This position is supported by the Clinical Audit Partner. Clinical Audit Lead Location: Thomas Embling Hospital Grade: RPN4/OT3/SW3/P3 Full time Position details The position will be responsible for the coordination of a portfolio of clinical audits, as well as monitoring audit trends across the organisation, developing the annual clinical audit schedule and providing expert advice and support to staff completing clinical audits. The position also ensures that appropriate quality improvement activities developed out of audits and that these are implemented in a timely manner. The Clinical Audit Lead is also responsible for the development of clinical audits to monitor the successes and gaps of Forensicares Core Forensic Model. This position holds responsibility for Forensicares clinical audit portfolio and is the point of escalation for all clinical audit matters. Responsibilities Coordinate a portfolio of clinical audits across the organisation. Monitor audit trends and develop the annual clinical audit schedule. Provide expert advice and support to staff completing clinical audits. Ensure quality improvement activities from audits are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Develop clinical audits to monitor the successes and gaps of Forensicares Core Forensic Model. Own the clinical audit portfolio and act as the escalation point for clinical audit matters. What you need A Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health nursing or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA is desirable OR a tertiary degree qualification (or equivalent) in psychology, occupational therapy or social work and registered with AHPRA or eligible for registration with the AASW. Demonstrated significant experience in clinical governance, accreditation, safety, quality and risk management systems. Significant experience in developing clinical audit tools, completing clinical audits, and implementing quality improvements based on audit results. Experience working in a complex healthcare setting. Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS ; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr