About the role

Mater Health has an exciting opportunity for an Education Coordinator – Critical Care to join the team. This role is permanent part time working 40 hours per fortnight supporting the Intensive Care and Cardiac Services at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.

The Education Coordinator will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate education activities and resources to meet current and emergent Mater staff and community learning needs.

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the A/Director Clinical Education, you will support the achievement of educational and clinical excellence across our Townsville campus and will be accountable for the delivery of education and practice development outcomes and the implementation of High Value Healthcare. The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Designing and evaluating evidence-based resources and learning opportunities to meet the needs of Mater and the community
• Benchmarking education and specialty practices against national and international standards
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop tailored learning plans for staff requiring additional support
• Engaging in educational research and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting professional development and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and competency standards
• Incorporating simulation methodology to enhance skills, knowledge, and teamwork in an interprofessional environment
• Seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement in education and patient care practices
• Collaborating with Nurse Unit Managers and Clinical Facilitators to ensure staff compliance with mandatory education requirements

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse is mandatory
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching or education equivalent, highly desirable
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area or working towards one
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience delivering education and training in Australian healthcare organisations
• Innovative approach to achieving education outcomes in healthcare delivery
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite, electronic information systems/platforms, and educational theory to develop resources and reporting functions
• Strong time management, organisational skills and interpersonal skills
• In-depth understanding of contemporary adult education and clinical issues
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement initiatives in education and clinical environments
• Advanced oral and written communication with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to negotiate, develop, and deliver various training solutions, including end-user support, classroom training, presentations, and online learning

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
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Kate Tidbold - A/Director Clinical Education on Kate.Tidbold@mater.org.au

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Applications close on Tuesday, 25th March 2025. 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.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.