Specialist Practice Education Coordinator

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 138,000; Part time

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Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Leadership Education Coordinator to lead clinical education across Medical, Surgical and Integrated care settings. This fixed-term, part-time role (32 hours per week) runs 1/03/2027 to 28/02-2028 and offers excellent benefits including salary packaging.

You will oversee the Pathway to Specialty Practice Program, support local postgraduate initiatives, and ensure educators have the capacity to deliver high-quality training.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Degree in General Nursing meeting registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia.
• Masters in Advanced Nursing / Postgraduate qualification in Education, Clinical Supervision or similar (or working towards).
• Experience in development, delivery and coordination of Nursing Education Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education and training across care settings.
• Oversee Pathway to Specialty Practice Program.
• Support postgraduate program development with educators.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide training.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education program delivery

Clinical education

Program coordination

Education

Nursing degree (General Nursing)

Masters in Nursing Education / Education or Clinical Supervision (or working towards)

Job description

Job Description

Excellent benefits including salary packaging Senior leadership opportunity Fixed term, part time (32 hours per week) (1/03/2027 - 28/02-2028)

About the Role

The Specialist Practice Education Coordinator in collaboration with local educators is responsible for leading clinical education and training within our various Medical, Surgical and Integrated care settings to maximise opportunities to 'Grow Our Own' Nursing workforce. The Coordinator will strategically oversee and facilitate the Pathway to Specialty Practice Program, and liaise with the Postgraduate Coordinator in development and support requirements of local Postgraduate Programs, and ensure that local educators have the necessary support and capacity so all staff and those in learner profiles receive optimal training and support. This position will provide key leadership, management and educational development of the local education teams and engage with key internal and external stakeholders in the provision of relevant training and qualifications for our clinical nursing workforce. Classification for this position will range between XB1 - XB2 ($134,498.00 - $137,696.00 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
• Degree in General Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia.
• Masters in Advanced Nursing Postgraduate qualification in Education, Clinical Supervision or similar (or working towards).
• Experience in development, delivery and coordination of Nursing Education Programs.

About Education and Learning

St Vincent's provides extensive Education and Learning support and services to staff and students across the health service. The educational team members are based across multiple campuses including Fitzroy, St George's Hospital Kew, St. Vincent's on the Park East Melbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew and Port Phillip Prison. This position will work across the Fitzroy, St George's Hospital Kew, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew and supporting the Medical, Surgical and Integrated Care team. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Inclusion and Diversity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Vaccine Requirements

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 14 November 2026 11:59pm

Company Overview

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.