Clinical Educator

Are you passionate about mental health education and eager to make a meaningful impact? We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Educator to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance clinical skills, build staff capacity, and promote mental health awareness.

Location:

Rural and Remote Management, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

The opportunity

As a Clinical Educator, you will design and coordinate mental health education initiatives that support workforce development, improve understanding of mental health and mental illness, and align with national and state policies, plans and strategies.

Key responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Mental Health Service Group teams, the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning, James Cook University, and other institutions to research, plan, and deliver mental health education and training.
• Coordinate and deliver workforce development programs, including those provided by the Centre for Mental Health Learning and other required training initiatives.
• Support Program Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Clinicians, and Discipline Seniors in facilitating training programs across the Institute, including mandatory training.
• Foster new and non-traditional educational partnerships to enhance intersectoral service collaboration and equip allied service providers with the necessary skills to support consumer recovery.
• Contribute to the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans, policies, and continuous quality improvement initiatives within Townsville Hospital and Health Service. 

What’s on offer?
Permanent Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight.

Remuneration package of up to $157,360 p.a., comprising base salary range of $128,169 - $137,918p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (HP4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).

Additional benefits

On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Attractive salary sacrificing options

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working arrangements

Staff wellness programs

Supportive workplace environment

Access to corporate and gym membership discounts

Role requirements

The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Occupational Therapist Board Australia (AHPRA).

Working for Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

At Townsville HHS our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities. 

About the location

Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.