Clinical Education Lead

Benetas; Eastern View; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

Benetas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our People, Culture and Diversity team as Clinical Education Lead on a full-time fixed-term contract to 31 December 2026. The role drives a competency assessment framework across 13 aged care homes and our Community Health and Care teams, strengthening clinical capability and ensuring safe, person-centred care.

You will collaborate with clinical and operational stakeholders to deliver practical education solutions, implement resources,

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and willingness to travel regularly.
• Experience in aged care clinical practice, clinical education or related area.
• Experience designing, coordinating or implementing competency assessment frameworks and education resources.
• Experience using a train-the-trainer or similar capability-building approach.
• Ability to translate clinical/regulatory requirements into clear education solutions.
• Strong communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage priorities in a fixed-term project.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Benetas’ competency assessment rollout across 13 aged care homes and Community Health teams.
• Review competency requirements and identify education methods, tools and resources.
• Develop an implementation plan with milestones, risks, and stakeholder responsibilities.
• Implement a train-the-trainer approach to build capability among clinical leaders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor solutions to site contexts.
• Create facilitator guides, assessment tools, learning resources and documentation.
• Support Learning Needs Analysis, site learning plans and clinical forums.

Skills

Clinical education experience

Travel willingness

Facilitation and coaching

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Details

• Clinical Education Lead - office based clinical education role for RN's
• Spend time on site across residential homes in Victoria to support best practice clinical education
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax & increase take home pay
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, based at Hawthorn East. Fixed term until end 2026

Lead change with compassion

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

Benetas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our People, Culture and Diversity team as Clinical Education Lead on a full time, fixed term contract to 31 December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a competency assessment framework across 13 aged care homes and our Community Health and Care teams. You will play a key role in strengthening clinical capability, supporting consistent practice and helping ensure our people are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of Benetas’ competency assessment rollout across 13 aged care homes and our Community Health and Care team.
• Review competency requirements and identify appropriate education, assessment methods, tools and supporting resources.
• Develop a practical implementation plan, including project milestones, dependencies, risks, stakeholder responsibilities and reporting requirements.
• Implement a train-the-trainer approach to build capability among nominated clinical leaders.
• Work with clinical and operational stakeholders to understand education needs and ensure solutions are relevant to different site contexts.
• Develop or coordinate the development of facilitator guides, assessment tools, learning resources, work instructions and supporting documentation.
• Support clinical education initiatives, including Learning Needs Analysis, site learning plans, clinical forums, communities of practice and toolbox resources.
• Contribute to the coordination of relevant clinical programs, including Transition to Practice and Infection Prevention and Control Lead programs.

This is a hands-on, site-based role that requires regular travel across our network. You will be working primarily in our aged care homes and our remote staff, partnering directly with clinical teams, educators and managers to embed effective competency assessment practices.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, drivers licence and car, and willingness to travel regularly
• Significant experience in aged care clinical practice, clinical education, professional development or a related area
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating or implementing competency assessment frameworks, education programs or capability initiatives and in developing practical assessment tools, learning resources and education documentation
• Experience using a train-the-trainer or similar capability-building approach
• The ability to translate clinical, legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements into clear and practical education solutions.
• Highly developed communication, facilitation, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fixed-term project environment

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• This is a role with real purpose, where you will undertake meaningful and fulfilling work, positively impacting the lives of older Australians
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.