Position overview * Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO), Ongoing position * Location: Warrnambool Campus * Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5 * Salary Range: $136,822.40 pro rata, plus superannuation About the role The Psychiatric Nurse Consultant - Education (PNC), is responsible for leadership in the planning, provision, delivery and co-ordination of mental health nursing education, training and professional development, to promote a high quality, sustainable workforce. The PNC-Education will have strong collaborative links with both the Mental Health Service (MHS) and the broader SWH Education team to ensure the provision of high-quality education to the mental health workforce, aligned with South West Healthcare strategic and operational plans. The PNC-Educator will be responsible for the co-ordination, support and delivery of mental health nursing clinical placements; graduate, transition and post graduate programs; clinical and corporate education; and workforce development initiatives. In addition to this the PNC-Educator will develop collaborative relationships with other relevant training and educational organisations. What you bring The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining and developing nursing education and remaining customer focused at all times. You will have evidence of excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and experience providing clinical supervision, planning and assisting to provide professional development opportunities and supporting student, graduate nurse and post-graduate nursing programs. In addition, you must be registered as a Registered Nurse in the Register of Nurses of the NMBA and hold a post graduate diploma in psychiatric/mental health nursing or have completed a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as: * Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions * Internal and external professional development opportunities * A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs * Excellent terms and conditions of employment Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here. SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday 3 May 2026; incomplete applications may not be considered. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028. The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: * Police Record Check * Employee Working with Children's Check, where required * Current Immunisation status South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people. Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au