Clinical Team Leader - Full time Opportunity

Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to someone’s day and improve their quality of life? Tired of long days in the hospital or clinic?

Join a team where you can help older Australians stay safe, happy and healthy living in their own homes.  A Registered Nurse role at Silverchain can offer you the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

What’s on offer

• Work independently in the community, with support from your team.
• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm roles, no weekend work.
• Enhance your clinical skills and support a diverse range of clients in their homes.
• Feel appreciated and valued by your clients.
• Be part of a hardworking, caring team who support each other.
• Competitive salary, - with up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging options.

The role

Are you a registered nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for community/aged care? We’re seeking a proven Clinical Team Leader to help build a team and guide our clinical employees across Melbourne. This is a dynamic, full-time role focused on mentoring, risk management, and clinical oversight, without hands-on care delivery.

The key will be to provide clinical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders across our Operations teams. You will work remotely, with occasional travel to our Notting Hill office to support onboarding, training, and team development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, is proactive, and brings a clinical lens to strategic decision-making. 

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, permanent role with work from home options available. You must also be willing to travel around Melbourne metro area when required.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Build, lead and support a team of Registered Nurses and Allied Health professionals.
• Manage escalations, risks, and complex client needs with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management requirements.
• Support clinical governance, policy development, and compliance with aged care standards.
• Use clinical dashboards to monitor KPIs and contribute to strategic initiatives.

What we’re looking for

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience, ideally in aged care or community settings.
• Proven clinical leadership experience, especially with remote clinical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of tech literacy and comfort working in a remote-first environment.
• Ability to interpret legislation, manage audits, and contribute to policy development.
• Experience with a CRM (such as Salesforce), My Aged Care Portal, and/or other clinical systems is desirable.
• Driver’s License, insurance and reliable vehicle.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort.  Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home. 

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

Prior to commencement, every preferred candidate must complete a National Police check, Work Rights check and confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status (although not mandatory it is highly recommended). You will also be required to undertake a functional fitness assessment.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

For more information contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email.