At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed, people do. 

Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do.

Opal HealthCare is one of Australia’s largest aged care providers, with over 100 care communities across five states and employs a team of over 12,000 nationally. Opal HealthCare has one of the strongest growth trajectories in the industry. 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary - You'll receive a competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Professional Growth - Join a supportive and collaborative team, where your career development is a priority. We offer opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement.
• Innovative Environment - Be part of an organisation that values creativity and innovation. Contribute to exciting projects that make a difference in our sector.
• Impactful Contribution - Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents by ensuring the highest quality of care and services. 
• Positive Work Culture - Be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your voice in valued, and your ideas are encouraged. 

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the key purpose of the Regional Quality Advisor is to help remove clinical risks within a portfolio of our Care Communities. This position is instrumental in formulating and managing clinical policies and procedures, monitoring clinical indicators and providing support to our management teams.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualification in nursing with current AHPRA registration.
• At least 3 years’ experience in nursing, risk and compliance (health care) or health management; preferably in the aged care sector.
• Strong clinical skills and sound knowledge of the aged care industry is essential.
• Infection control experience is an essential requirement of this position.
• Previous auditing experience in the Aged Care Standards is highly desirable.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of systems and processes.
• A true passion for care, continuous quality improvement and the aged care industry.

This Regional Quality Advisor will cover care communities across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Hunter region. The ability to travel across these care communities on a regular basis and at short notice is an essential requirement of this position. A large portion of the role will be based out at our care communities.

All applicants must be willing to obtain a police clearance certificate via Opal HealthCare's police check system and undergo pre-employment medical. You may also be required to attend a drug screen.