Clinical Educator Timor-Leste

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

Make a lasting impact in the community of Timor-Leste by joining our International Health, Learning & Development team as a Clinical Nurse Educator. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside dedicated Timorese healthcare professionals to strengthen clinical capability and improve patient care within the national hospital system.

Based at Hospital National Guido Valadares, you will collaborate closely with local nurses and midwives, providing side-by-side clinical coaching and supporting the delivery of capacity-strengthening programs across referral hospitals. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing clinical outcomes and building sustainable local capacity as part of the broader Development Program.

Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a beautiful, rapidly developing country with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. While it may not be as well-known as other Southeast Asian destinations, there are plenty of attractions that can make living there both rewarding and exciting. Here are some of the key attractions and experiences to highlight to candidates considering relocating to Timor-Leste:

• Pristine Beaches & Diving: Unspoiled coastlines, vibrant coral reefs, and top diving spots like Atauro Island.

• Trekking & Mountains: Hike to the summit of Mount Ramelau for stunning views and explore lush forests and waterfalls.

• Cultural Heritage: Colonial architecture, traditional villages, and historical sites

• Wildlife & Ecotourism: Unique birdwatching, biodiversity hotspots like Atauro Island, and eco-lodging experiences.

More information about our capacity strengthening work in Timor-Leste can be found HERE

The Position

• Act as an ambassador for SJGIH programs and provide support to caregivers to uphold the SJGHC Vision, Mission and Values.

• Use the SJGIH 'approach to stable and sustainable development', to work collaboratively with Program Managers and Team Leaders across portfolios to design, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate integrated activities to achieve the strategic actions as set out in the SJGIH plans.

• Provide on-the-ground support to design, implement and evaluate capacity-strengthening initiatives, with primary responsibility for leading the Learning and Development Program in the Municipalities, while also supporting program delivery at HNGV. This includes building the capability of Timorese caregivers and counterparts to effectively deliver the Learning and Development programs into the future.

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating program design and activities, including quantitative and qualitative reporting that demonstrates progress against strategic plans.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional who possesses a nursing qualification and has current registration to practice as a nurse in Australia. You will have demonstrated experience in relevant technical areas such as Clinical Nursing (General Medical or Surgical), Learning and Development, Leadership, or Quality.

Successful applicants must have a valid drivers license and Working with Children check. To be considered for this role you will have a willingness to commit to learning the local language, Tetun and be committed to understanding and working within the culture of the Timorese people.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $117,134 plus 12% Superannuation

• Fixed-term full-time contract (2-year contract, extensions also available), working 38 hours per week

• Commencement early 2026

• Relocation assistance provided

• Financial rent assistance and assistance in securing a house provided

• Car provided with fuel allowance

• Flight allowance provided for flights throughout contract

• Language lessons to support your development in Tetun

• Innovative professional development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For all enquiries contact Jenny Tait-Robertson, Director International Health on

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.