About the role:

The Clinical Governance Lead plays a key role within the Mental Health Centre of Excellence and Innovation, overseeing and supporting the implementation of clinical governance across Victoria Police. Reporting to the Manager of the unit, this role drives continuous improvement in clinical services by embedding robust governance frameworks, managing clinical risks, and leading quality improvement initiatives. This role champions innovation and maintains strong stakeholder relationships to enhance service delivery.

Victoria Police values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, CALD communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Oversee clinical governance implementation and provide expert advice on clinical risk management
• Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives, including audits and performance monitoring
• Develop and review policies to ensure clinical safety and effectiveness of services
• Manage projects related to service innovation, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
• Prepare high-quality reports and briefings on clinical governance and related matters
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to support team development and performance

About you:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in implementing clinical governance frameworks and managing clinical services
• Robust project management skills with a record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
• Analytical skills to assess and manage risks related to legislation, industrial relations, and policy
• A relevant tertiary qualification in clinical fields such as Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or Social Work
• Experience and qualifications in Clinical Governance

Further information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed-term position available (23 months).
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 13^th October 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Matt Needham on 0438 732 528 or matthew.needham@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps