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Form of workWestern Health is seeking applications for a Maternity Education Coordinator at 0.8 FTE, working as a valued senior member of the Centre for Education and Learning team.
The Grade 5 Maternity Education Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the Education and Learning management team at Western Health and will work closely to and report directly to the Grade 6 Education and Learning Manager for Women's & Children's.
The Education Coordinator will ensure that services provided are focussed on respecting the rights, needs and, expectations of patients and their family.
About the Role
The Education Coordinator is a pivotal education and learning leadership role responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of programs to assist our ever growing tertiary level maternity hospital build capability and deliver Best Care.
The coordinator will be responsible for supporting and developing continuing education and the growth of undergraduate students and the Grad+ program.
To be Successful in this Role you must:
- Have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate or equivalent in management/leadership
- Hold or be working towards a Masters with an educational focus
- Have previous experience in a leadership and/or senior education management role
- Have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience with advanced clinical skills
- Have a minimum of 3 years education experience including experience in the development, implementation, assessment and evaluation of educational programs and resources
Please see position description for all other essential criteria.
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and
operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
