Principal Educator

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, Please contact Bernie Lyons, Executive Director of Care, Chief Nurse and Midwife on 03 5461 0371 or via email bernie.lyons@mdhs.net.au.

Ready to make a real impact in healthcare? Join our dynamic team as Principal Educator and deliver excellence in clinical education and training across our health service!

Your Responsibilities include:

• The provision of clinical education, training and support to the multi-disciplinary health team including professionals, post-graduate students, and undergraduate and diploma students at MDHS
• Promote and maintain the values and principles that underpin best practice in relation to adult learning and clinical education
• Contribute to a range of multi-disciplinary committees, working groups, advisory groups, communities of practice, programs, projects and initiatives across MDHS
• Develop clinical education-related policies, procedures and other documents in consultation with key stakeholders
• In collaboration with clinical managers, contribute to the planning, development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of interprofessional clinical education initiatives/projects across MDHS
• Coordinate high-quality written materials including reports, meetings, publications, and education resources
• Support the planning and writing of educational research grants, papers, expressions of interest applications and other funding opportunities
• Promote and drive a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating the quality and outcomes of clinical education programs, including their relationship to patient care

Your Qualifications and Skills will include:

• Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
• Diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of education/training programs for health professional staff and/or students
• Extensive experience and expertise within a clinical education role at a senior level
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage programs, projects or service areas within a Clinical environment
• Demonstrated understanding of current educational policy, trends and projected directions for the Clinical workforce within the healthcare, government and/or tertiary education sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of adult learning theories, principles and application in the workplace
• Well-developed ability to collaborate, foster relationships and network effectively in the design and delivery of clinical education and training initiatives
• Advanced analytical, systems-thinking, project/program management and report writing skills
• High level computer literacy

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You'll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

If you have good availability, strong communication skills and a flexible approach, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

📄 The Position Description is available under 'Related Documents' in the job advertisement. If viewing on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.