Midwifery Educator

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Service (NMERS) delivers a collaborative, team-based approach to nursing and midwifery education and learning across West Moreton Health (WMH), strengthening connections across services and fostering a culture of shared learning.  Through the delivery of evidence-based, impact-driven clinical education and professional development opportunities, the NMERS team is committed to enhancing patient safety, improving staff satisfaction, and supporting workforce retention. A core focus of the NMERS service is to empower all nurses and midwives to practice to their full scope of practice, fostering capability and confidence at every stage of their career journey.

The NMERS team operates under a centralised model within the West Moreton Health organisational structure, the NMERS team is within the Nursing and Midwifery division.  The model supports a strategic, coordinated approach, with Nurse Educators and Clinical Facilitators aligned to divisional areas and specialty portfolios. The Midwifery Educator has the responsibility to support the professional development of midwifery staff across West Moreton Health.

Please refer to the attached role description for how you will be assessed and the key capabilities of the role.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.