Clinical Lead – High Intensity SDA Home (RN)

Clinical Lead – High Intensity SDA Home (RN)

Ability Assist is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Clinical Lead role within a newly established High Intensity Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home located in St Albans Melbourne This is a unique opportunity to join a newly opened residence supporting participants funded through NDIS and TAC, and to play a key role in shaping a clinically strong, well-governed service from the ground up. About the Role

The Clinical Lead is responsible for overseeing the clinical and operational delivery of supports within a high-intensity SDA environment. Participants supported within this home have complex physical support needs requiring structured clinical oversight alongside strong team leadership. The role combines clinical governance, staff leadership, and hands‑on involvement to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality care. You will lead and support a team of disability support workers while ensuring clinical practices, documentation, and service delivery meet best practice and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities

Providing clinical leadership within a high-intensity disability support setting Supervising and mentoring a team of support workers Oversight of complex care supports including PEG management, hoist transfers and full personal care Ensuring compliance with NDIS and TAC clinical and documentation requirements Supporting safe medication practices and clinical decision‑making Maintaining strong governance, reporting and care oversight processes Working collaboratively with allied health professionals, families and external stakeholders Supporting the ongoing development and stability of a newly established home Why Join Ability Assist

Opportunity to lead a newly established SDA residence Senior clinical leadership role within a growing organisation Supportive executive and clinical leadership team Opportunity to influence service development and best practice models of care Ongoing professional development and leadership growth Organisation committed to quality, safety and participant outcomes About You

You are a confident and practical clinical leader who enjoys working in community-based healthcare and supporting teams delivering complex care. You bring strong clinical judgement, leadership capability and a commitment to person-centred practice. You will ideally have experience working with participants requiring high-intensity supports within disability, rehabilitation, community nursing or similar environments. Skills & Experience

Experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary or support teams Experience supporting people with complex physical disability Demonstrated experience with high-intensity supports such as: PEG feeding and medication administration, manual handling and hoist transfers, complex personal care, behaviours of concern within therapeutic frameworks Strong understanding of NDIS and/or TAC environments Excellent documentation, communication and problem-solving skills Ability to provide calm clinical leadership in complex situations Requirements

Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse Full Victorian Driver’s Licence NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain) Current First Aid and CPR Medication Administration competency How to apply?

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. Applications Closing Friday 11 March 2026. Early Applications encouraged. If you have any queries regarding the position or would like a copy of the position description, please contact HR at careers@abilityassist.com.au

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