Nurse Educator (Grade 3) - Forensic Mental Health

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave Loading

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Educational courses and coaching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead the education and training function for the Burudyara Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit. The role is a permanent part-time position offering professional leadership in educational development and workforce training within a modern health service.

The Nurse Educator Grade 3 will drive workforce development, build educational capability, and support high-quality patient care across 18 medium and 24 low secure beds.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse/Midwife or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Ability to produce high-quality written educational resources and reports.
• Understanding of health education and training priorities at local and state levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive workforce development and build educational capability.
• Develop and deliver a strategic education agenda to support staff development.
• Lead education and training functions for the Burudyara Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Professional development

Technical writing

Health education strategy

Education

Nursing or Midwifery degree

Post-registration education qualification

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 24 hours per week

Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 3

Remuneration: $79.80 - $81.28 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Education

Requisition ID: REQ694018

Are you committed to achieving excellence in health care and would like to join our team? Take the lead in shaping the future of forensic mental health education! We are offering a permanent opportunity to lead the education and training function for the Burudyara Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit, a modern and expanding service within the Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.

About The Role

Sydney Education is the education and training service for SLHD. Sydney Education provides a wide range of development opportunities to both the clinical and non-clinical workforce. Our broad portfolios include, Professional Practice, Clinical Practice and Safety, Transition to Practice, Education Support Services, Patient and Family Experience and Medical Education.

Sydney Education is also a major delivery site of the NSW Health RTO and provide a wide range of nationally recognised vocational education and training programs and qualifications.

This pivotal role will drive workforce development, build educational capability, and support high-quality patient care across a service comprising 18 medium secure and 24 low secure forensic mental health beds located at the Concord Centre for Mental Health. As the service transitions into its next phase of operation, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic education agenda that supports staff capability, professional growth, and excellence in forensic mental health care.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as Registered Nurse/Midwife and relevant post registration nursing/midwifery clinical or education qualifications or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Commitment to professional development of self and others including reflective practice and the ability to identify areas for growth.
• Ability to produce high quality written documents including educational resources, evaluation reports and other documents.
• Comprehensive understanding of health education and training priorities at a local and state level.

Benefits and Perks

• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For enquiries, please contact Maria Brien on 0476 641 521.

Shape the future of Forensic Mental Health nursing. Join us and empower clinicians through education, leadership and innovation!

Applications Close: 1 October 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.