Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
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 - 9089
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
Educator – Workforce Training and Development
Part Time - 64 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 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. critical care, midwifery, perioperative, aged care) and experience in a specialised field.
Experience in residential aged care is highly desirable
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.
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.
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: 52325 378
Application closing date: Tuesday 4 August 2026
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.
