Job Description

• Permanent Part Time| 22.8 hours/week
• Location: Redfern, NSW
• Salary: $78,368 + Super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose

Your Opportunity

Help shape the future of care through education, leadership, and best practice.

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse who enjoys mentoring others and improving care standards? We are looking for a dedicated Nurse Educator to lead training and development initiatives within our Residential Aged Care services.

As the Nurse Educator, you will coordinate, develop, and deliver education programs for staff and students working in our Residential Aged Care services. You will ensure training aligns with regulatory standards, organisational goals, and current evidence-based practice while supporting staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents. You will also play a key role in integrating the National Aged Care Standards into everyday clinical and care practices and supporting new staff through orientation and induction.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate and deliver education and training programs for staff and ensure completion of all mandatory training requirements
• Facilitate orientation and induction programs for new team members and maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Ensure training programs align with Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and regulatory requirements
• Lead infection prevention and control training initiatives
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Support the review and improvement of policies and procedures and clinical practices
• Assist with accreditation documentation and compliance requirements
• Build strong and positive working relationships across the organisation
• Develop partnerships with external stakeholders including healthcare professionals and traiving providers
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and relevant external forum

Requirements for Success

• A registered nurse with strong clinical experience, ideally within Aged Care
• Passionate about teaching, mentoring and developing others with cert IV in teaching and assessment
• Knowledgeable about Aged Care Quality Standards and best practice care
• Experienced in designing and delivering engaging education programs
• Highly organised with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Valid NDIS and AHPRA clearance

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, NDIS and AHPRA checks

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you