Immediate Start Education Coordinator

Apply now Job no: 504126 Work type: Permanent Location: Bundaberg Categories: Education & Training

About the role

Join Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg as our Education Coordinator – a newly created role designed to support our education team and graduate nurses. This permanent part-time opportunity (24 hours per week) involves guiding and mentoring graduate nurses across medical and surgical wards and in the perioperative department. The Education Coordinator will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate education activities and resources to meet the learning needs of Mater staff and the community, enhance health literacy and outcomes, and build workforce capacity and competence through evidence-based education. This position will directly support and facilitate our Graduate Program.

As Education Coordinator, you will deliver education and practice development outcomes and implement High-Value Healthcare across Mater. You will collaborate with Clinical Facilitators, Mater Education and key stakeholders to support Mater/'s Strategic and Operational plans.

- Building interprofessional workforce capacity, capability, and competence through contemporary and evidence-based education, learning activities and practice

- Designing and evaluating evidence-based resources and learning opportunities to meet the needs of Mater and the community

- Collaborating with stakeholders to develop tailored learning plans for staff requiring additional support

- Engaging in educational research and quality improvement initiatives

- Supporting professional development and performance management processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and competency standards

- Incorporating simulation methodology to enhance skills, knowledge, and teamwork in an interprofessional environment

- Collaborating with Nurse Unit Managers and Clinical Facilitators to ensure staff compliance with mandatory education requirements

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

- Current and unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

- Postgraduate qualification in teaching or education (highly desirable)

- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area or working towards one (highly desirable)

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current)

- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the relevant specialty

- Passion for education and supporting junior workforces

- Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering care to patients across 11 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Benefits

- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits

- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education

- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams

- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance

- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, and accommodation

- Stay active with discounted gym access via the Fitness Passport program

- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025. We may contact applicants before the closing date; please do not hesitate to apply now.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and supports flexible and remote working policies. This role does not require recruitment agency involvement.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

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