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 internal educators to join our team, with a focus on Leading a specific semester within the Diploma of Nursing program.

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
• 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
• 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

 Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close on 9 October 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.

Please note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.