Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

Fixed Term Part-Time - 6 months May 2025 - November 2025

16 hours per week (0.4EFT)

About the role:

The Education Coordinator (EC) is an integral part of Yarrawonga Health’s (YH) Clinical Services team, working with clinical teams across all areas of YH including Acute, Aged Care and Community Services as required.

The Education Coordinator reports to the Executive Director Clinical Services (EDCS) and is supported by Clinical Support Nurses (CSN) to design, coordinate the delivery of training and development for clinical staff, identify professional development opportunities, and facilitate the scheduling of mandatory competencies.

The Education Coordinator has responsibility to develop and coordinate an annual comprehensive in-service training program based on identified needs, as well as annual clinical competency assessment programs.

Please see position description for full list of key responsibilities

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, reliable, and possess a genuine passion for helping others. The ideal candidate will exhibit:

• Respect We are accepting and inclusive of the needs, expectations, beliefs and confidentiality of all people..
• Excellence We strive to deliver the highest standards and best outcomes, every time.
• Integrity We are open, honest and transparent, and accountable for our actions.
• Compassion We are empathetic and responsive to the individual needs of every consumer and their families.
• Collaboration We work as one team to deliver the best health outcomes for all consumers

Our staff have access to supportive mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check prior to commencement.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor-level (or equivalent) degree in a relevant health profession obtained from a recognised University provider.
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and/or relevant governing body.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or working towards)

Desirable:

• Post graduate qualification in Teaching / Education or Leadership;
• Previous experience in a Clinical Support Nurse/Education based role (or equivalent role).

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health Reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent clinical care standards in accordance with Yarrawonga Health philosophy, policies and procedures;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others;
• An ability to represent as a patient advocate;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentially.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Chris Gartside, Director Clinical Services by email Chris.Gartside@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

YH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory influenza vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement. Additional vaccinations and Serology may be required depending on your position.

Application Process:

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.

Applications close Tuesday 25th 2025.

*Interviews may be conducted prior to closing date.

* Job may be closed prior to closing date if successful applicant is appointed.