Clinical Educator Team Leader

Brightwater; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 extra leave days each year

Salary packaging up to $18,550

BrightwaterPlus discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Referral scheme

Parental leave & return bonus

Job summary

Brightwater is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator Team Leader to guide a team of Staff Development Nurses and Learning & Development Coaches. You will set the strategic direction for education and training across Residential Aged Care, Disability and Community Services.

You will drive innovation in learning design, champion education excellence and ensure the workforce has the skills to deliver outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in nursing or allied health with AHPRA registration.
• Proven experience leading a clinical workforce.
• Ability to translate priorities into operating plans.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning, competency-based assessment and blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Staff Development Nurses and Learning & Development Coaches.
• Set strategic direction for education and training across Brightwater.
• Drive innovation in learning design and evaluation of education outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior operational managers to translate priorities into workforce development programs.
• Influence clinical practice and care outcomes through education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Adult learning

Education governance

Digital capability

Stakeholder engagement

NDIS/Police clearance

AHPRA registration

Driver's licence

Education

Nursing or allied health degree

AHPRA registration

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to step into a pivotal role that will influence how education, training, clinical practice and workforce capability are delivered across Brightwater.

As the Clinical Educator Team Leader, you will lead and develop a team of Staff Development Nurses and Learning & Development Coaches, in collaboration with the Manager Education & Clinical Specialty, setting the strategic direction for education and training across Residential Aged Care, Disability and Community Services.

You will drive innovation in learning design, champion excellence in education and ensure our workforce has the skills and confidence to deliver outstanding care.

Working alongside senior operational managers, you will play a key role in translating organisational priorities, regulatory requirements and quality improvement initiatives into meaningful workforce development programs.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Shape the future of education and workforce capability across Brightwater.
• Influence organisational strategy and major change initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to improve clinical practice and care outcomes.
• Drive innovation through blended learning, competency development and workforce readiness programs.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of clients, residents, participants and staff.

The perks of working with us:

• Join a fun and collaborative team environment with a supportive leadership team.
• Flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work life balance
• 5 extra leave days each year
• Access to Salary package up to $18,550 annually on living expenses and novated leasing options - pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Access to BrightwaterPlus - providing you discounts at over 370 retailers including health insurance providers.
• Access to a large network of gyms, fitness studios and pool facilities through MyFitnessPassport.
• 24/7 expert medical and mental health support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Brightwater's Employee Referral Scheme.
• Paid parental leave & return to work bonus.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in nursing or an allied health discipline requiring AHPRA registration, with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a clinical workforce.
• Proven ability to establish strategic direction and translate organisational priorities into executable operating plans.
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based assessment, clinical skills development, blended learning and evaluation of education outcomes.
• Strong experience establishing education governance and quality-assurance and evaluation systems.
• High-level communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong digital capability, including use of learning management systems, Microsoft applications, reporting tools and contemporary education technologies.
• Valid driver's licence to drive in Western Australia and capacity to travel across Brightwater sites and community service locations.
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate
• A NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

About Brightwater:

In 2026, Brightwater celebrates 125 years in the aged care and disability services sector where care is at our core. With our mission of Pursuing the dignity of independence, we create communities where people connect and belong, thriving through progressive and responsive care.