Clinical Educator Timor-Leste

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking applications for a Clinical Educator to join our International Health, Learning & Development team in Timor-Leste, on a permanent fixed-time basis until 2028.

St John of God International Health works with Timor-Leste's national hospital, Hospital National Guido Valadares, referral Hospital Maubisse and other regional hospitals to improve health care across the country. Our team of 27 includes Australian staff, expatriate professionals in Timor-Leste and local Timorese experts in health care, leadership, quality, learning, administration and language services.

Based in Timor-Leste, you will have responsibility for strengthening capacity in clinical outcomes as set out in the Development Program plans. These plans have the ultimate aim of improving patient care within the Timorese hospital system by strengthening the capability of healthcare workers. This will be done in close collaboration and consultation with our Timorese counterparts.

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 always.

• Use the SJGIH 'approach to stable and sustainable development', to work collaboratively with Program Managers and Team Leaders across portfolios to design, plan, implement 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 and/or midwifery qualification and is eligible for registration to practice as a nurse or midwife in Australia. You will have a minimum of five years' 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 (EBA rate from October 1st)

• Fixed-term fulltime contract, working 38 hours per week

• Commencement for this position will likely be January 2026 and be contracted through to January 2028

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.