AddressFixed Term Part-Time – 48 hours per fortnight
Available now to 21st November 2025
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Nursing Education team at Portland District Health.
The primary role is to oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of prevocational and postgraduate education programs and employment pathways at Portland District Health. Hours are worked over 3 X 8 hours shifts (MUST work Mondays).
About you:
- Excellent communication (including conflict resolution), interpersonal, written, verbal and ICT skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise numerous tasks.
- Ability to work independently and use your own initiative, demonstrating a ‘can do’ attitude and welcome persona.
- Displays strong leadership and problem-solving ability applying the principles of fairness and equity.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and analyse data and prepare reports, submissions, and plans.
- Excellent IT Skills and knowledge proficiency using Microsoft office software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate and collaborate with networks of key stakeholders to achieve identified objectives.
- Current knowledge of/ willing to increase understanding of contemporary rural and regional medical workforce issues and programs
Please click here to view Position Description.
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:
- A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
- A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Monday 17th June 2024 at 12.00pm
Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
