Education Officer

The ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) is responsible for providing emergency and non-emergency ambulance services to the ACT community. As an Education Officer (Clinical), often referred to as a Clinical Educator, you will be at the forefront of paramedic professional development and deliver a range of training and assessment services across both ACTAS and the Emergency Services Agency.
- We are seeking highly motivated individuals who will bring enthusiasm, innovation, and recent experience in the delivery clinical education to the team. Being a member of a small team, Education Officers (Clinical) are productive team members who can be relied upon to identify gaps and eliminate duplication of effort whilst remaining proactive. An effective Education Officer (Clinical) embraces a team ethos whilst at the same time can achieve directed outcomes with mínimal supervision.
- To be successful in the role, an Education Officer (Clinical) will be capable of researching and developing new teaching products (not just rehashing old ones), be adept at the delivery of education to individuals ranging from first aid providers through to experienced paramedics, possess strongly established operational skills and embody the ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) Leadership Framework. They will have a demonstrated commitment to professional development beyond in-service training and embrace reflective practice both in leadership, operational, and educational senses.
- As a registered paramedic and holding an ACTAS Authority to Practice, an Education Officer (Clinical) is also a leader who can maintain professional relationships across the entire ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA). They may at times be required to attend meetings as the Education Team representative (or as a proxy for the General Manager Education) and will be expected to understand and embrace the interface that exists between high quality education and patient care. A successful Education Officer (Clinical) is an individual who communicates clearly, shares information and promotes consistent messaging.
- Working closely with Ambulance Manager Level 2 (AM2) colleagues in both the Operations and Clinical Governance teams, the Education Officer (Clinical) will be expected to advocate the work of the Education Team whilst empowering ACTAS emergency and non-emergency staff to provide high quality pre-hospital care. In recognition of the ongoing development of paramedicine as a profession, a successful Education Officer (Clinical) will be heavily invested in their own development as an educator, clinician and member of the wider ESA; they will possess (or be working towards) relevant post graduate qualifications (or be able to provide evidence of their professional development with a focus on excellence in clinical teaching) and will possess (or be willing to obtain) an appropriate skillset or qualification in vocational training and assessment.
- What you will do: Whilst support from the wider Education Team is always available, Clinical Educators may be called upon at short notice to: deliver paramedic In Service (at both Ambulance Paramedic and Intensive Care Paramedic levels); coordinate a Graduate Group; conduct scenario based training for individuals and groups ranging from Graduate Ambulance Paramedics through to Intensive Care Paramedics; participate in Authority to Practice assessments; and deliver training to groups outside of ACTAS including university students, ESA volunteers and partner agencies.**Eligibility/other Requirements**: Mandatory- Applicants must be registered with Ahpra as a paramedic (without conditions).
- Applicants must hold a current Authority to Practice as an ACTAS Ambulance Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic with a minimum of three years' current experience in this role. Successful external applicant(s) with comparable experience will receive training and assessment to achieve their ACTAS Authority to Practice.
- Relevant recent experience as an educator in an organisation engaged in the delivery of emergency ambulance (pre-hospital) services to the community is essential.
- A current ACT class C Drivers Licence (or equivalent) is essential.

Desirable- Possession of (or working towards) post-graduate qualifications in clinical education (or other relevant health related fields) would be highly regarded.
- Possession of (or working towards) TAE40116 (or higher) would be highly regarded.

**Note**: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people, members of the veteran community, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.**How to Apply**: Applicants must submit (prior to the closing date) the following:
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