Senior Nurse Educator

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Salary $141,765.52 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

This innovative position of Senior Nurse Educator will be responsible for driving clinical excellence and providing educational support to develop knowledge and skills for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nursing students and new graduates. This role will give you the opportunity to support the development of employment pathways for prospective MCH Nurses. The Senior Nurse Educator will provide a comprehensive work ready program for students undergoing clinical placements to support the transition of midwives into the sector.

Working closely with the Universal MCH Service Lead you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support nursing students and graduates to achieve their optimum potential.

Wyndham is a future focused organisation, with a keen eye on innovation and continuous improvement. You will be given the opportunity to shape our service in new and exciting ways with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for our community.

What your day will look like

• Provide leadership, clinical guidance and preceptorship of students.
• Identify and promote opportunities for service improvement with a future-focused approach.
• Build and maintain partnerships with universities to position Council as an employer of choice.
• Evaluate requests for the unit’s participation in research activities and provide education programs.
• Support students and graduates to ensure compliance with nursing and midwifery codes of ethics, practice standards, and legislative requirements.
  
  

What you will bring

Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description –

Current registration with AHPRA:

• Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Registered Midwife, and;
  
  

In addition to the above registrations -

• Accredited postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.
• Possession of a recognised education qualification e.g. Certificate IV in Assessment and training or working towards same

• Demonstrated experience leading a team of staff.
• Experience working in MCH nursing for a minimum of three years.
• Exceptional organisation, time management and reporting understanding, to ensure we successfully meet our service standards.
• Demonstrated experience in providing education programs and preceptorship of students.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to service delivery to better meet the needs of our families.
• A current Victorian Working with Children’s check.
  
  

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Viv Thomas, Acting Service Lead Universal MCH Program & Partnerships on 0439 069 474.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.