Are you an experienced and dynamic educator, committed to delivering excellence in healthcare education and training?

Are you driven to inspire, shape and mentor the next generation of Queensland’s healthcare workforce?  

Bring your passion for education to Mater Education. Come and join Australia’s only hospital-based Registered Training Organisation and contribute to Mater’s century-long tradition of developing new generations of healthcare workers.

Having undergone an exciting period of transformation and change, including celebrating the opening of state-of-the-art learning and simulation facilities at Mater Health Hub, Springfield, Mater Education is firmly focused on growing its presence across Queensland, aligning with Mater’s state-wide network of 11 hospitals and healthcare services.  

To support Mater Education’s growth agenda, we are inviting applications from experienced educators for an internal and newly created Education Lead position supporting our Vetis program at South Brisbane!

Join a team of passionate and inspiring educators, who in 2024, are welcoming more students to Mater Education than ever before.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

 What you’ll be doing

As an Education Lead and expert educator you will guide a dedicated team of educators assigned to specific program, semester or location portfolio.

You will be accountable for the delivery of education and training outcomes for your dedicated portfolio, including managing and coordinating the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of education and training activities and resources, student success and wellbeing.

Typical duties of the role include:

• Manage, coordinate and lead a team of educators (all levels)
• Lead, coordinate and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments
• Ensure compliance with national training package guidelines and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and performance ensuring appropriate support is provided
• Actively lead validation of assessments through the quality improvement process
• Ensure a robust program development plan
• Ensure a thorough evaluation of programs including outcomes, impact and student satisfaction
• Ensure a variety of contemporary, innovative educational methodologies for the delivery of high-quality, engaging experiential learning are utilised
• Collaborates with professional networks, peers and colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency of education approach
• Recognise and address inefficiencies in education service provision, and continuously improve business processes.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to enable interprofessional student placements and experiences
• Represent Mater Education at expos and events
• Arrange continuing learning and professional development to maintain currency in vocational and teaching practices and clinical/technical expertise
• Manage team leave, vacancies and absences to sustain financial performance

 About you

As our new Educator Lead you will possess:

• Registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current)
• Higher-level qualification in adult education is highly desirable  
• Tertiary qualifications in clinical or technical specialty are highly desirable
• Simulation qualifications for the Education Lead, Simulation
• Current clinical skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided
• Evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training
• Experience in leading teams of educators or facilitators
• Exceptional communication skills

Applications close on Monday 8th of July 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Gain an insight into learning and studying with Mater Education and our portfolio of healthcare qualifications and courses.

Meet some of our students and hear about their learning journeys:

My Diploma of Nursing journey: our Brisbane students

My Diploma of Nursing journey: our Townsville students

Diploma of Nursing Brisbane students: Graduation highlights

Diploma of Nursing Townsville students: Graduation highlights