Workforce Training and Development Educator - Maternity Leave Cover 1

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Colac Area Health is seeking a part-time Workforce Training and Development Educator to deliver education programs and coordinate learning across the organisation. The role covers maternity leave, collaborating with the Workforce Training and Development team to meet strategic goals.

Applicants must be an Registered Nurse with AHPRA, hold or be working towards a postgraduate specialty qualification, and have Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant speciality field (e.g. Acute Nursing, Perioperative or Surgical).
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment or working towards is essential.
• Proven ability to supervise, teach and evaluate students on placement and program placements.
• Professional, friendly and a team player disposition who can represent the department effectively.
• Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner, and adapt in changing environments.
• High level interpersonal, computer and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and varying workload.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Contribute to course development and online learning system improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver education programs to ensure CAH has appropriate education across the organisation.
• Work with Workforce Training and Development team to meet strategic goals.

Education

RN with AHPRA registration

Post graduate qualifications in relevant specialty

Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Supervise, teach and evaluate students on placements

Interpersonal and written communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to adapt to changing workload

Relationship building across levels of the organisation

Contribute to development of courses and online learning management system

Job description

Workforce Training and Development Educator - Maternity Leave Cover 1

Employment Type -Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight -48

Job Category -WTD Educator / Workforce Training & Development

Part Time - 64 hours per fortnight

Maternity Leave cover

Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

The role is a "hands on" position which involves developing, coordinating and delivering education programs to ensure that Colac Area Health (CAH) has appropriate, professional education across the organisation. The Workforce Training and Development Educator is responsible for working with the Workforce Training and Development team to meet its strategic goals.

What's required?

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Post graduate qualifications in relevant speciality field is required (e.g. Acute Nursing, Perioperative or Surgical) and experience in a specialised field.
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment or working towards is essential.
• Proven ability to supervise, teach and evaluate students on placement and program placements.
• Professional, friendly and a team player disposition who is capable of representing the department effectively.
• Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner, as well as the ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• High level interpersonal, computer and written communication skills.
• Analysis and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• An ability to contribute to the development of courses and actively contribute to further development of our online learning management system.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2026 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Phoebe Fogarty

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]
Applications Close: Sunday 20th September, 2026

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country upon which we work, the Gulidjan people and their Elders past, present and future.

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.