Nurse Educator, Grade 2 (WOSU)

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employee Benefits Handbook access

Job summary

NSW Health's Workforce Operational Strategic Unit in St Leonards is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator Grade 2 for an 11-week temporary secondment from 11 January to 26 March 2027. The role provides educational leadership to support the NSW Health Deployment Program and will involve collaborating with a range of stakeholders.

You will design, implement and evaluate contemporary education initiatives, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver education across multidisciplinary teams in a

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA RN registration with post-registration qualifications.
• Proven leadership, team building and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating education and professional development.
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff and managing underperformance.
• Strong written and oral communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ClinConnect and My Health Learning.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and manage multiple education programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and mandatory training.
• Lead educational initiatives and respond to education needs with stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary education and professional development activities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and educational support to staff.
• Ensure education is evidence-based, contemporary and adaptable across delivery methods including virtual.

Skills

Educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation skills

Evidence-based education

Communication skills

Education

Nursing registration (RN)

Post-registration education qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ClinConnect

My Health Learning

Job description

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this 11 week internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee.

This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 11 weeks, from 11 January to 26 March 2027

Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2

Remuneration: $149,408 up to $152,393 p.a (pro rata)

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698329

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October (11:59pm)

Join the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit (WOSU) at NSW Health for an exciting 11-week temporary opportunity to contribute to innovative health workforce programs and initiatives. WOSU supports the delivery of workforce policy and significant projects and programs that strengthen the capacity and capability of the NSW Health system to meet current and future workforce needs. The unit sits within the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Nurse Educator who can bring strong education, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills to a fast-paced team working across a range of statewide workforce initiatives.

About us

• Join a collaborative team working across operational and strategic workforce priorities.
• Contribute your clinical and education expertise to statewide workforce programs and initiatives.
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment, with three days per week at St Leonards.
• Be part of work that supports a sustainable health workforce for NSW.

About the role

As a Nurse Educator Grade 2, you will provide educational leadership and expertise to support the work of the NSW Health Deployment Program. You will work collaboratively with the team and key stakeholders to identify educational needs and develop, implement and evaluate contemporary education and professional development initiatives. The role will draw on your clinical and education experience to provide practical advice, develop learning resources and support staff through education, coaching and facilitation. You will work across multidisciplinary and interprofessional environments and contribute to education that is evidence-based, contemporary and responsive to workforce needs. This is a short-term, 11-week opportunity from 11 January to 26 March 2027 and would suit someone who can quickly build relationships, understand the work of the unit and make a contribution from the outset. For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you will do

• Work collaboratively to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and mandatory training that address workforce readiness, capability gaps and the work of the unit.
• Provide educational leadership and expertise, working with internal and external stakeholders to identify and respond to education needs.
• Coordinate and support multidisciplinary education and professional development activities, including programs, courses and other learning opportunities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and educational support to staff to build capability and support professional development.
• Ensure education is evidence-based, contemporary and flexible, using a range of learning styles and delivery methods, including virtual delivery.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Nurse Educator who can step into the role quickly and work collaboratively within a busy team.

You will have

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and holds post registration, clinical or education qualifications, or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills including role modelling, interpersonal skills, team building, relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution with a commitment to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated effective educational knowledge and ability, with experience and commitment to design, develop, implement and evaluate professional development programs, including adept presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and commitment to coaching and mentoring, and the provision of educational support to staff who support learners, including best practice consultation for managing underperformance.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to research and write reports and other business documents.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with the ability to use appropriate computer applications such as Microsoft Office, ClinConnect and My Health Learning.
• Recognised skills and expertise in workplace training, with demonstrated experience in assessment skills and feedback.

Working at The Ministry of Health

The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

Additional information

• This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role.
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026 (11:59pm)

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