Educator (Aged Care) - Townsville

2 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Carinity Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role:Due to growth across our aged care services, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Educator to join Carinity. You will play a key role in delivering site-based education and training to ensure our staff provide safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

This position is planned to be based at our Fairfield Grange home in Townsville and is responsible to support our services across North Queensland. We will consider candidates based in Rockhampton or Bundaberg as well for their base. The role involves regular travel to support onsite training and education across our services as required.

Working closely with the Education, Infection Prevention and Control Manager (Aged Care), you will identify learning needs, design competency-based programs and foster a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence across our residential and community care settings.

Your day-to-day will involve:

  • Designing and delivering comprehensive education and orientation programs for our aged care staff
  • Facilitating onboarding, workshops and hands-on clinical training to build workforce capability
  • Supporting clinical practice through mentoring, coaching and reflective learning
  • Collaborating with managers to identify learning gaps and implement targeted education solutions
  • Promoting evidence-based practice across areas such as medication management, wound care, dementia care, and palliative care
  • Conducting competency assessments and maintaining education and compliance records
  • Supporting accreditation and quality improvement initiatives
  • Embedding learning into everyday practice to ensure exceptional individual care and outcomes

About you:You're an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for education and helping others grow. You bring strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage staff at all levels in a supportive inclusive way.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, leading by example and inspiring others to deliver outstanding care. Your approach blends compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

To be successful, you will have:

  • Registered Nurse with Ahpra registration
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain)
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in aged care or a related healthcare environment
  • Proven ability to design and deliver effective education and competency programs
  • Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance frameworks
  • Excellent interpersonal, mentoring and leadership skills
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Australian driver's licence.

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

  • Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options.
  • Vehicle and fuel provided as part of your salary package for both personal and work use
  • Access to an employee assistance program.
  • At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this.
  • On-going professional development and training.
  • Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day.

How do I apply?Click "Apply" and you will be redirected to Carinity's website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

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