Clinical Governance Senior Project Officer

Employment type: Fixed Term, Part Time position (2 years)

Hours per week: 22.8

Remuneration : Salary $141,765.52 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinical Governance Senior Project Officer to lead a two year project to strengthen clinical governance across Wyndham’s Child, Family Health and Wellbeing (CFHW) service.

Working closely with the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) team and key stakeholders, you will develop and implement a practical, sustainable clinical governance framework that supports safe, consistent and high-quality service delivery. This will involve reviewing existing practices, addressing gaps identified through recent audits, strengthening risk management and quality improvement processes and ensuring alignment with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Through collaboration, evidence-based practice and targeted capability building, you will help embed consistent clinical governance processes across the service, strengthen staff understanding and accountability and support the delivery of high-quality care and improved outcomes for children and families.

This is a fixed-term, two-year, part-time position, working 22.8 hours per week across three days, within the Maternal, Child and Family Health unit.

What your day will look like

• Build and strengthen clinical governance across the Child, Family and Wellbeing service by developing practical frameworks, processes and tools that support safe, consistent and high-quality practice.
• Engage with staff, stakeholders and community partners to understand emerging needs, gather feedback and turn insights into practical service improvements.
• Review data, processes and compliance requirements, identify gaps and follow through on actions to strengthen practice across the service.
• Develop and deliver policies, procedures and training that help staff understand what is expected and apply good practice confidently in their everyday work.
• Design practical training resources and communications, working with stakeholders to support the rollout of new initiatives and keep everyone informed about service changes and improvements.

What you will bring

Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description:

• Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Registered Midwife, and;

In addition to the above registrations, accredited postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.

• Experience in Clinical Governance: Demonstrated expertise in governance processes within a health or community service setting.
• Strong Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Project management expertise with the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and achieve outcomes.
• Confidence and experience in developing and delivering training and communicating complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, teamwork development, and innovative service development.
• Experience working in MCH nursing for a minimum of five years.
• Previous experience within the local government sector (desirable).
• A proactive approach to enhancing service delivery and operational effectiveness.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Wendy Coulson, Coordinator Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing on 0447 645 090.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.