Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north‐east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
The Clinical Nursing Education Department provides contemporary, evidence‐based clinical education programs aligned with organisational priorities and the evolving needs of the nursing workforce. Education is delivered through an interprofessional, collaborative and person‐centred approach that draws on a wide range of effective teaching and learning methodologies.
About the role
The Manager of Clinical Nursing Education is a senior member of the CEU leadership team and an active contributor to Austin Health's nursing executive. The role is accountable for the operational planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing education in partnership with key stakeholders. It requires extensive collaboration, the adoption of innovative educational practices and engagement in research and quality improvement initiatives to ensure nursing practice and capability is continually strengthened and patient outcomes are optimised. The role is responsible for the continued evolution of nursing education and the reputation of this throughout the organisation.
A regular day will see you:
* Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment that enables nursing staff to maintain and advance their clinical competence.
* Ensure nursing education programs are well governed, high quality and responsive to the evolving needs of the workforce.
* Provide expert leadership and operational oversight of the Nursing Education team, ensuring clear direction, coordinated activity and effective team performance.
* Act as a content expert in nursing education, ensuring programs are contemporary, evidence‐informed and aligned with relevant professional, regulatory and organisational frameworks.
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
* Registered Nurse (General) registered with AHPRA and a relevant Master qualification in education, health, leadership, management or equivalent.
* Previous experience in an education leadership role.
* High level of integrity, honesty and commitment.
* Innovative and lateral thinking.
* High level of self‐awareness and emotional intelligence.
Our benefits
* Greater take‐home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
* A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
* Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
* Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and, where required, a Working With Children Check.
Contact:
Sirini Griffiths, Director Clinical Ed Unit – Sirini.Griffiths@austin.org.au
Application closing date
Sunday 10 May 2026
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