Mental Health Nurse Educator Gde 3 Virtual Clinical Care Centre

NSW Ambulance; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ambulance is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Educator Grade 3 to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary mental health education within the Virtual Clinical Care Centre. You will design competency-based curricula, provide coaching and feedback, and collaborate with clinicians and leaders to strengthen workforce capability and support safe, evidence-based virtual care.

This permanent full-time role at the NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre in Sydney offers a competitive

Qualifications

• Hold current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant post-registration education qualifications.
• Possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and capability in developing mental health education in complex healthcare settings.
• Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating education programs and curricula; able to lead change.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary mental health education and professional development programs for virtual care.
• Design and implement competency-based education and credentialing approaches to support safe, evidence-based practice.
• Provide clinical education, coaching, mentorship and feedback to clinicians across the multidisciplinary workforce.
• Develop innovative education strategies that respond to new models of care and technology.
• Collaborate with clinicians, leaders and education providers, contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education program design

Mentorship & coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Nurse registration with AHPRA

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Post-registration education qualification

Tools

Educational technology platforms

Curriculum evaluation tools

Job description

Mental Health Nurse Educator Gde 3 Virtual Clinical Care Centre

Shape the future of mental health education within virtual care at NSW Ambulance

Use your clinical and education expertise to inspire clinicians, strengthen capability and build confidence in contemporary mental health practice

Lead innovative education and professional development across an evolving model of care, making an impact that reaches patients and clinicians across NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range: $158,236 - $162,984 per annum (Nurse Educator Grade 3)
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday 29 November 2026

About the opportunity

As a Nurse Educator Grade 3 with the NSW Ambulance Virtual Clinical Care Centre (VCCC) Mental Health Team, you will:

Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary mental health education and professional development programs that strengthen workforce capability and support high-quality virtual clinical care.

Design and implement competency-based education, and credentialling approaches that support safe, evidence-based clinical practice.

Provide clinical education, coaching, mentorship and feedback to support clinician development and promote best practice across the multidisciplinary workforce.

Develop innovative education strategies that respond to emerging models of care, technological advancements and changing workforce learning needs.

Collaborate with clinicians, leaders, education providers and other stakeholders while contributing to research, quality improvement and strategic education initiatives.

About you

To be successful you will:

Hold current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, relevant post-registration clinical or education qualifications, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain an equivalent qualification.

Bring extensive clinical experience and demonstrated capability in developing and delivering mental health education within complex healthcare environments.

Have demonstrated experience designing, coordinating and evaluating education programs, including competency-based curricula and assessment tools, with the ability to lead and support change.

Demonstrate highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively with clinicians and diverse stakeholders.

Be confident using contemporary IT, educational and communication technologies to develop and deliver engaging learning, manage education systems and support innovation within a virtual clinical environment.

Your day to day

• The VCCC Mental Health Team will commence operations with a 12-hour per day, seven-day-per-week service model. The successful applicant will participate in a rotating roster to ensure service delivery.

Additional Information

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.

Our Commitment

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives thatall people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.

Child Safe Employment

NSW Ambulanceis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.