Clinical Midwife Educator

Your role at St John of God Ballarat

We are seeking applications for a Clinical Midwife Educator to join our Learning and Development team at Ballarat on a permanent part-time basis.

Our Clinical Educators play a critical role in the professional development of all caregivers at their hospital/service, working collaboratively with the Learning and Development Coordinator, department managers and caregivers.

The role is responsible for the delivery, implementation, assessment and evaluation of Learning and Development programs (including Graduate Programs) and activities that reflect best practice standards to achieve excellence in service.

The Position

• Support and provide guidance to caregivers (including graduates) to meet individual learning and development goals and achieve departmental objectives

• In collaboration with the caregiver’s manager, support them to address learning gaps, and meet performance development goals and plans.

• Collaborates with Department Managers, other learning and development caregivers and relevant key stakeholders to support learning and development activities locally.

• Supports an interprofessional approach to the delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning for all caregivers, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace learning environment.

• In collaboration with the Learning and Development Coordinator, and other key stakeholders, support the planning, onboarding, delivery and evaluation of the Pathways to Practice Graduate Programs and Pathway to Speciality Programs.

• In collaboration with the Learning and Development Coordinator, support the planning and supervision of student placements and support evaluation activities (undergraduate and postgraduate) as directed.

As a registered Midwife with AHPRA, you will bring a strong foundation of professional knowledge and clinical capability to this role. Your commitment to excellence is demonstrated through ongoing participation in professional development, supported by a current CPD record or Professional Practice Portfolio.

With a solid understanding of adult learning principles, we are looking for someone that can design and deliver education that is relevant, engaging and effective. Your strong time management and organisational abilities will support you in coordinating learning activities and meeting the demands of a dynamic clinical environment.

Successful applicants must hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $123,300 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent part-time, working 15.2 hours per week

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Sarah Oliver, Learning and Development Coordinator on (03) 5320 2475.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.