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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: RN/M3 - $125,183.00- $130,779.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 19 hours per week up to 30 Jun 2026

About the Role

As the Education Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of DonateLife education and training within your jurisdiction. You will design, deliver and oversee a range of nationally consistent learning programs, from the Professional Education Package (PEP) to workshops such as Introductory Awareness Training (IDAT) and Family Donation Conversation sessions. In this role, you will be the go-to person for ensuring education activities are current, accessible, and impactful—supporting DonateLife staff while also contributing to broader community awareness initiatives.

Working collaboratively as part of the national Education Coordinators Network, you will share best practices, contribute to national projects, and support the ongoing evaluation and improvement of education initiatives. Your clinical knowledge and experience will allow you to provide high-quality training and guidance to staff, while your leadership ensures accuracy in administration, alignment with policy, and a positive culture of learning. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference by equipping health professionals with the skills and confidence needed to achieve improved outcomes for patients, families, and communities.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about education and professional development in healthcare. With strong clinical expertise and a proven background in teaching and staff development, you are ready to bring innovation, leadership, and creativity to the delivery of high-quality education programs that support both staff and community engagement.

• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, supported by at least five years’ post-registration experience, preferably in critical care, organ donation, or education.

• Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing or midwifery education programs, applying contemporary education theory to practice.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence, support change, and promote consumer engagement initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, standards, and quality improvement systems, with the flexibility to apply innovative teaching methods across diverse settings.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.                                                                                                                    

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 915992

Enquiries to:

Amanda Stewart, State Agency Manager, DonateLife SA

Phone: 0409 659 271

E-mail: amanda.stewart@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 10^th October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 915992 RN3 DonateLife Education Coordinator - Role Description.pdf

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