Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital
We have two exciting opportunities available for a passionate Clinical Educators to join St John of God Bunbury Hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of our clinical workforce. In this influential role, you will partner with department managers, caregivers and the Learning and Development Coordinator to deliver engaging, high‑quality education programs, including Graduate Programs, that inspire excellence in care.
You will lead the design, implementation and evaluation of contemporary learning initiatives aligned with best‑practice standards, driving professional growth and continuous improvement across the hospital. If you are motivated by developing others and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, this role offers purpose, collaboration and professional fulfilment.
We currently have 3 opportunities available, details below - please indicate in your cover letter which role you are applying to
0.2 FTE Permanent Clinical Educator role specialising in Renal
0.6 FTE Fixed term Clinical Educator role specialising in Perioperative, contract until January 2027
0.5 FTE Permanent General Clinical Educator (Medical).
The Position
Support and provide guidance to caregivers (including graduates) to meet individual learning and development goals and achieve departmental objectives
In collaboration with the caregiver’s manager, support them to address learning gaps, and meet performance development goals and plans.
Collaborates with Department Managers, other learning and development caregivers and relevant key stakeholders to support learning and development activities locally.
Supports an interprofessional approach to the delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning for all caregivers, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace learning environment.
Supports the use of standardised, best practice tools, frameworks and guidelines to deliver, assess and evaluate learning activities.
In collaboration with the Learning and Development Coordinator,, identifies individual, local and organisational learning needs through a learning needs analysis process.
Uses adult learning principles when facilitating learning activities.
Provides mentoring, coaching and support to caregivers through experiential learning and assists other members of the team to undertake the same.
As directed by the Learning and Development Coordinator, uses the Learning Management System to create learning events and record completions to meet individual professional development, local hospital/service and organisational compliance and risk requirements.
In collaboration with the Learning and Development Coordinator, and other key stakeholders, support the planning, onboarding, delivery and evaluation of the Pathways to Practice Graduate Programs and Pathway to Speciality Programs.
Acts as a mentor/support/role model to all caregivers promoting best practice principles
Supports a life-long learning approach to support caregivers to be self directed and use reflective practice
Promotes in-time learning in the workplace offering opportunities for practical application of knowledge and skills.
Participate as an active member of relevant networking groups, communities of practice and committees as directed by the L&D Coordinator or line manager.
Identifies and actively seeks opportunities for professional development in education/training.
You will be currently registered as a Health Practitioner with AHPRA and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, supported by a current CPD record or Professional Practice Portfolio. You will have a genuine passion for educating others, with proven experience delivering small‑group education sessions and presentations, and a sound understanding of adult learning principles. Your ability to motivate, support and encourage caregivers to develop their skills and careers will be key to your success.
You will bring strong interpersonal, communication and mentoring or coaching skills, allowing you to engage effectively with a diverse workforce. You will be well organised, with excellent time management abilities, and confident in conflict resolution, negotiation and problem‑solving. Experience or knowledge of quality improvement, accreditation and licensing processes, along with proficiency in Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications, will enable you to support safe, high‑quality care and continuous improvement.
Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Salary: $109,599 to $115,682 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation
Permanent and fixed-term part time positions
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
A welcoming and supportive culture
Highly competitive salary and entitlements
Collaborative leadership team
Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
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 enquiries contact Sonia Lowe, Learning and Development Coordinator, on (08) 9722 1677.
If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.
At St John of God Health Care, 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.