Clinical Educator

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Ongoing training and development

Modern facilities with on-site parking

Variety of roles and locations

Job summary

Eldercare is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator to join our Learning & Development team at Head Office, Eastwood. You will design, develop and deliver contemporary learning solutions that build capability across Eldercare’s clinical and care workforce.

Working with site teams to translate clinical knowledge into practical learning, you’ll apply adult learning principles, facilitate face-to-face sessions and evaluate learning impact to inform continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA and clinical experience in aged care.
• Demonstrated Learning & Development or education experience.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards one).
• Experience designing, developing, facilitating and evaluating learning programs.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
• Experience developing learning resources and competency-based assessments.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant requirements.
• A proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver contemporary learning solutions for Eldercare’s Clinical and Care workforce.
• Contribute to Mandatory Onboarding and Annual Training Programs at Head Office.
• Develop site-based toolbox education and targeted learning solutions.
• Apply adult learning principles to create engaging, practical learning experiences.
• Facilitate face-to-face learning and deliver workplace learning resources.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical educators, SMEs, leaders and site teams to translate knowledge into practice.

Skills

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Learning & Development experience

Adult learning principles

Facilitation & coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Learning resource development

Competency-based assessment

Clinical experience in aged care

Quality standards knowledge

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards one)

Job description

Join Our Learning & Development Team as our Clinical Educator. Make a real difference in aged care through education.

• Permanent opportunity (0.8 FTE or Full Time)
• Based at Head Office - Eastwood

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Educator to join our Learning & Development team.

In this role, you’ll combine Learning & Development expertise with clinical knowledge to design, develop and deliver contemporary learning solutions that build the capability and confidence of Eldercare’s Clinical and Care workforce.

You’ll contribute to Eldercare’s Mandatory Onboarding and Annual Training Programs delivered at Head Office, as well as develop and deliver site-based toolbox education and targeted learning solutions that respond to identified workforce, clinical practice and site learning needs. Working as part of the Learning & Development team, you’ll apply contemporary adult learning principles to create engaging, practical and relevant learning experiences. This includes facilitating face-to-face learning, developing workplace learning resources, delivering toolbox education, supporting competency-based learning, and evaluating learning effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.

You will work collaboratively with other clinical and care educators, subject matter experts, leaders and site teams to translate clinical knowledge, best practice and organisational requirements into meaningful learning that staff can confidently apply in the workplace.

This is a hands-on L&D role requiring strong initiative, collaboration and a solutions-focused approach. To succeed, you’ll be passionate about adult learning and workforce capability, confident engaging and facilitating diverse groups, and committed to supporting best practice through effective education, coaching and mentoring. If you’re passionate about Learning & Development, adult education and building workforce capability, and have the clinical knowledge to support learning within an aged care environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated Learning & Development or education experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards one)
• Experience designing, developing, facilitating and evaluating learning programs
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles
• Experience developing learning resources and competency-based assessments
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
• Clinical experience in aged care or a similar healthcare environment
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant requirements
• A proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking
• Enjoy the variety of working across different roles and locations
• Join a team that feels more like family

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may commence immediately.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Right to Work

To be employed with Eldercare, you are required to have full working rights in Australia.

Please note: Eldercare does not offer visa sponsorship

Vaccinations

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year. Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines. Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status.