Education Manager Epworth Freemasons

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Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

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Please note: Applications close on Friday 20 November 2026, but may close earlier due to high application numbers. We will review applications as we receive them.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact: Epworth Talent: (03) 9426 0606 Alanna Keating: [email protected] / phone: 0430 144 059

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait - this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

 

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate nursing education leader to join Epworth Freemasons as Education Manager.

Reporting to the Academy Group Manager Clinical Education, the Education Manager provides leadership and operational oversight of site-based clinical education, working closely with nursing leaders, clinical teams and the broader Education and Learning team. The role is responsible for developing a strong learning culture and ensuring education and clinical support are contemporary, evidence-based and aligned with organisational priorities.

The role

As Education Manager, you will provide leadership to the clinical education team and work in partnership with clinical and operational leaders across Epworth Freemasons to strengthen workforce capability, support professional development and promote excellence in clinical practice.

You will play a key role in identifying current and emerging learning needs and translating these into practical, contemporary education strategies that support our people and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading, developing and supporting a high-performing and collaborative clinical education team.

· Partnering with Nurse Managers and clinical leaders to identify learning, capability and workforce development priorities.

· Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of site and organisational clinical education and development programs.

· Supporting graduate programs, specialty education pathways and workforce transition initiatives.

Locations - Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne including; Vic Parade, Clarendon Street and Albert Street

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you are passionate, experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife and education leader who understands the important connection between education, workforce capability and excellent patient care.

You will have:

· Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse / Midwife

· Relevant Postgraduate qualification (Masters desirable)

· Significant nursing education experience, including demonstrated experience designing and implementing clinical education programs.

· Leadership and people-management experience, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.

· Strong knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, professional standards and adult learning principles.

· Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

· The ability to balance strategic priorities with the day-to-day operational requirements of a busy clinical education service.

· A collaborative, accountable and improvement-focused leadership approach

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