Clinical Midwifery Educator

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 16 

Classification - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 : RN35 Educator (Major)

Job Category - WTD Educator / Workforce Training & Development

Req Id - 9047 

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery


• Aged Care


• Medical


• Community Services


• Corporate Services


• Support Services

About the role

Clinical Maternity Educator

Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per fortnight 

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 Clinical Maternity Educator is responsible for working with the Workforce Training and Development team to meet its strategic goals. 

What’s required? 

Essential:

• Registered Nurse/ Midwife with AHPRA


• Demonstrated clinical excellence and extensive consolidation in the clinical setting


• Recent clinical experience


• Excellent communication skills


• Strong Interpersonal skills


• High level of organisational skills


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to lead change


• Collaborative and team skills


• Established writing and computer skills (word, outlook, PowerPoint)


• Knowledge of adult learning principles and competency-based assessment


• Understanding and adherence to Colac Area Health Equal Employment Opportunity

Desirable:

• Post Graduate Qualification in the specialty area of practice


• Working with learners in the clinical setting


• Experience and confidence in public speaking


• Certified Assessor for Neonatal Resuscitation


• Recent experience facilitating PROMPT education sessions 

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction


• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging


• Active Social Club


• Extensive professional development and continuing education


• Employee Assistance Program


• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

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 we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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 committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH

This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Phoebe Fogarty

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 5232 5378

Application closing date: Friday 28 August 2026

Position Description

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or 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.