Social Work Educator

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTUREOngoing part time 45 hours per fortnight.If you are interested in leading and fulfilling the educational strategy for Social Work and allied health in cancer care, then this is the position for you. This role would engage Social Work staff and students, and other allied health disciplines in clinical education activities. The Educator will work with the Allied Health Clinical Education Lead to create opportunities for interprofessional learning and collaborate extensively, explore innovative educational practices, and identify opportunities for quality improvement activities to ensure clinical practice is enhanced for optimal patient care. The promotion of Best Clinical Practice Clinical Learning Environments (BPCLE) is imperative to support contemporary professional growth and practice. You will be able to engage in multi-modality and multi-media activities, underpinned by adult learning principles.Requirements of this role include:Essential requirements for this role include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in the design, conduct and evaluation of education programs
• Be abreast of current industry trends, BPCLE and adult learning principles
• Ability to work as a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experienced in relationship management

Highly Desirable:

• Prior experience in delivering simulated education (both high and low fidelity)

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.Hiring Manager:Jemma Shanahan
Contact Number: (03) 8559 5257
Email:Jemma.Shanahan@petermac.orgApplications Close: 11:59PM Friday 12th of July 2024Position SummaryThe main purpose of the role will be to fulfill the Educational strategy of Social Work and Allied HealthEnterprise AgreementAllied Health ProfessionalsClassification or Salary RangeGrade 3Immunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category BKey RelationshipsInternalAllied Health Staff
Allied Health inter-disciplinary Educator Lead
Director of AH and Deputy Director of AH
Director of Education
Multi-disciplinary clinicians and Managers of Dept/Directors
ExternalAllied Health Staff
Allied Health inter-disciplinary Educator Lead
Director of AH and Deputy Director of AH
Director of Education
Multi-disciplinary clinicians and Managers of Dept/DirectorsSkillsEssential RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualification - Bachelor / Masters of Social Work
Experience in the design, conduct and evaluation of education programs
Be abreast of current industry trends
Ability to work as a team
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Experienced in relationship management
Data management/reporting skills
Patient focused approach to education
Proficient use of the Microsoft suite of software (Outlook, word, excel), Learning management systems, Survey Monkey, Menti, REDCap
Desirable RequirementsUnderstanding of oncology
Expertise in developing eLearning resources
Expertise in multi media
Expertise in high fidelity simulation
Formal research qualifications
Prior experience with PlaceRightKey AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Facilitates the ongoing running of a comprehensive program aimed at transitioning from student to professional
Promotes innovative, collaborative and sustainable ways of delivering education programmes
2.Is a full contributor to the Allied Health Team and develops strong relationships in the Education sphere both internally and externally
Consideration of new revenue streams for Allied Health Delivers reports on progress as requested by Allied Health Manager, Director and Deputy Director of AH, and Department of Health3.Drives Education Strategy for Allied Health at Peter Mac, including the introduction of new technologiesRepresents Allied Health as requested at internal and external meetings relating to education, training and developmentWorks together with appropriate Managers and/or Directors to build relationships with Universities and Education providersKey Accountabilities (Contd..)4. Keeps the Allied Health workforce abreast of changes in education pedagogy and Evidence based practice
Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and practice

• Contributes and leads, where appropriate, relationships with VCCC partners in the area of Education
• Maintains Placeright mandatory data, reporting and submissions
• Maintains professional development in education specific skills

5. Assists with undergraduate teaching program including mandatory data and reporting

• Assists with development of new education initiatives
• Assists with evaluation of education
• Assists with administrative and technical support of education initiatives
• Keeps AH clinicians abreast of upcoming education opportunities, both internally and externally eg. Supervision courses

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.