Clinical Educator

LDK Healthcare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Novated Leasing options

Free daily coffee/tea

Free car parking

Purchased leave options

Retail discounts

CPD opportunities

Values-driven, supportive culture

Job summary

LDK Seniors Living invites applications for a part-time Clinical Educator to strengthen the education, training and mentoring of our care workforce. You will partner with the National Care Education Manager to implement programs and support continuous improvement across villages.

This role is hands-on and collaboration-focused, embedding best practice, strengthening clinical capability and ensuring consistent, person-centred care across all sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in clinical education, training or mentoring within aged care or healthcare.
• Strong understanding of aged care quality standards and clinical governance (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience supporting competency development and workforce capability.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to improve practice and performance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education and training aligned to LDK's care education framework.
• Identify learning needs and contribute to program development across care services.
• Travel across LDK villages and provide coverage for education services as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical education

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Organisation

Continuing professional development

Job description

LDK Seniors Living vision is for every senior Australian to be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. Our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness underpin our culture and guide every aspect ofeverything we do for our residents and ourteammembers. All LDK villages combine the best part of retirement living and agedcare to deliver our unique One Move Promise® – our guarantee that once our residents call LDK home, they will never have to move again.

About Amberfield

LDK Seniors Living’s newest premium village, Amberfield, is located on Cotter Road in Weston, in Canberra’s inner south. It is a short driving distance to Yarralumla, Curtin and Woden town centre. Amberfield will feature 370+ homes, comprising of apartments, sky villas, and villas. LDK’s range of community activities will promote well-being and provide an exceptional and fulfilling senior living experience so residents thrive at every stage of life. This is underpinned by the assurance of a full range of care options, from independent living to 24/7 high-level care, including dementia support. Residents will enjoy resort-style living, with first-class amenities on-site including a restaurant, cafe, bar, greengrocer, theatre and beauty salon. The wellness centre offers a gym, indoor pool, and private health consultation rooms. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces include a dog park and eco park.

About the role

As a Clinical Educator, you will support the development and capability of LDK’s care workforce through the delivery of high-quality education, training and mentoring. This role sits at the intersection of clinical practice, education and quality improvement, ensuring care teams are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Working closely with the National Care Education Manager and Village Care teams, you will deliver education programs, support competency development and contribute to continuous improvement across care services.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role focused on embedding best practice, strengthening clinical capability and supporting consistent care delivery across all villages.

This is a part-time position requiring availability to work two rostered shifts per week on an ongoing basis.

Role responsibilities

• Operational & Strategic: Deliver education and training aligned to LDK's care education framework. Identify learning needs and contribute to program development and improvement. Travel across LDK villages and maintain flexibility to work additional hours, including annual leave coverage, to ensure continuity of education services and workforce support.

Quality & Compliance

Support compliance with the Aged Care Act and Quality Standards through training and competency development. Contribute to audit readiness and quality improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Village Care teams and Clinical Leaders to support training delivery and capability uplift. Mentor staff to translate learning into practice.

Culture and Leadership

Role model LDK values while fostering a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Experience in clinical education, training or mentoring within aged care or a healthcare environment
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards, clinical governance and best practice care (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience supporting competency development and workforce capability
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to improve practice and performance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining contemporary clinical knowledge

Our Employee Value Proposition

LDK villages have established a reputation of being ‘truly happy places’ for residents. We know that this can only be achieved if our team feel connected, respected and valued. When you join LDK, you will be joining a for-purpose, values-led, people-first organisation that empowers and invests in our employees to develop, nurture and grow individual professional capability. You will work in a friendly, open and welcoming environment.

• Competitive salary package
• Novated Leasing options
• Free daily coffee/tea/standard beverage for all staff
• Free car parking
• Purchased leave options, giving you the flexibility to take extra time off when you need it
• Great retail discounts with stores including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, K-mart, Woolworths and more
• Access to Comm-Bank Workplace Banking
• Continuous professional development and promotional opportunities
• Working in a friendly, open and welcoming environment with a culture driven by our values of Love, Decency & Kindness

Our Vision

LDK Seniors’ Living's vision is that all seniors in Australia will be treated with Love, Decency and Kindness on their ageing journey. We live, breathe and play by our 3 core values of Love, Decency and Kindness every day. We are proud that every aspect of our business revolves around these values and our vision to create a senior living option truly worth of Australian seniors, with a ‘one move’ promise.

Our employees are valued members of the LDK Family, whether they are a Registered Nurse or Personal Carer, a Cleaner, Administrator, or a Cook for our residents in our kitchen. Our ongoing commitment is to support and foster their growth and development, so together we deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents.

Please, only consider employment with LDK Seniors Living if you feel as strongly about our vision and our values as we do.