Deputy Principal Educator - Mental Health

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking a Deputy Principal Educator - Mental Health to lead contemporary education strategies across sites, guiding the Clinical Education team under the Principal Educator.

The role drives governance, quality improvement and workforce sustainability, partnering with executives and professional leaders to translate learning outcomes into patient care. Occasional travel across Monash Health sites is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with current AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or sole qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
• Senior leadership experience in healthcare education and workforce development.
• Ability to travel across Monash Health sites as required.
• Master's degree or higher in Education, Leadership, Health Management or related field (desirable).
• Professional membership of a relevant nursing, leadership or education organisation (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of education strategies aligns with organisational priorities.
• Drive education governance, quality improvement and innovation across sites.
• Provide expert advice on education policy, capability frameworks, learning design and evaluation methodologies.
• Lead complex projects, influencing system-wide change and advancing mental health nursing practice.
• Travel to Monash Health sites to develop relationships and observe translation of learning to patient care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Education governance

Curriculum oversight

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Master's degree in Education / Leadership / Health Management (desirable)

Job description

Deputy Principal Educator - Mental Health

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role

Join our team as a Deputy Principal Educator - Mental Health. In this role, you will be guided by the Principal Educator and work with the broader Clinical Education team.

This is a full-time (1.0 EFT), ongoing role, working Monday to Friday business hours.

The role is responsible for leading the development, implementation and evaluation of contemporary education strategies that support organisational priorities, clinical excellence and workforce sustainability. Working in partnership with executive, operational and professional leaders (internal and external), you will drive education governance, quality improvement and innovation, while ensuring educational programs achieve measurable workforce and patient care outcomes.

You will provide expert advice on education policy, capability frameworks, learning design and evaluation methodologies, while leading complex projects, influencing system-wide change and supporting the continuous advancement of mental health nursing practice.

There is a requirement to travel to, and work across, various sites. Onsite presence is critical for developing relationships with key operational stakeholders and observing the translation of learning outcomes into patient care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and attributes:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with proven experience in a leadership role and evidence of leading practice improvement initiatives.
• Extensive leadership experience in nursing education within large and complex healthcare organisations.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic workforce capability and organisational development initiatives.
• Expertise in education governance, accreditation, curriculum oversight and quality systems.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical and operational leaders to achieve organisational objectives.
• Advanced capability in educational evaluation, data analytics and performance reporting.
• Significant experience translating evidence, research and best practice into sustainable organisational outcomes.
• Highly developed consultation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills across internal and external partnerships.

What You Need

• Registered Nurse and/or Midwife with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, or a sole qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in healthcare education and workforce development.
• Ability to travel across Monash Health sites as required.
• Master's degree or higher qualification in Education, Leadership, Health Management or a related field (desirable).
• Professional membership of a relevant nursing, leadership or education organisation (desirable).

About the Department / Program

The Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer provides strategic, professional and operational leadership for Monash Health's nursing and midwifery workforce of more than 10,000 clinicians. Bringing together the Workforce, Professional Practice, Education, Mental Health Education, Prevention of Violence and Aggression and Practice Improvement teams, the Office drives workforce capability, professional standards, clinical governance, staff safety and continuous improvement. Working in partnership with clinical services across the organisation, the Office supports nurses and midwives at every stage of their career to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care for our community.

The Nursing and Midwifery Education team plays a pivotal role in building a contemporary, adaptable and highly skilled workforce, one that is confident, supported and inspired to grow. We are passionate about developing clinicians across all stages of their career, from novice to expert. We create supportive learning environments that inspire curiosity, enhance clinical practice and empower our teams through evidence-informed education strategies.

In Return

In return, you'll be joining a passionate and highly skilled education team backed by the scale and support of Monash Health. Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• The opportunity to shape mental health nursing education and practice at an organisational level.
• A supportive Principal Educator and broader Clinical Education team.
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities within Monash Health

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.