Clinical Educator

Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL)

• This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of mental health services in Victoria
• The role is a part-time fixed term 0.5eft role, ending June 2024
• You will be part of a supportive, passionate, and experienced team
• You will have the opportunity to shape and grow this new role

The Clinical Educator will support the development of the new Department of Health, Victoria funded Lived, and Living Experience Workforces’ Development Program (LLEWs). This program directly addresses recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental Health Services (2021).

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.  

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your new team

At the Centre for Mental Health Learning:

•  We are team working together to strengthen mental health workforce development
•  We enjoy a collaborative working environment and care for each other as a team
•  You will help us support major reform in mental health services
•  You will be supported to use your strengths, and grow your skills

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to  

• Draw on your extensive experience working in mental health services (Minimum four-years post registration)
• Respond to the workforce development needs of the whole mental health workforce
• Utilise the knowledge gained from your degree, post grad, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and/or from your industry experience in designing and delivering training 
• Work effectively and efficiently in the CMHL team

Your Contribution

• You will be a passionate and committed individual who values collective contribution and works from a values-based and strengths approach
• Work effectively and respectfully with colleagues, deferring your own power to elevate the voice of those most impacted by the problem, issue, or question under discussion
• Have experience in leading or contributing to projects and/or service development, including co-design or co-production initiatives
• Work with large and diverse groups of stakeholders

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.   

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare. 

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more about CMHL, our work and our team, please go to cmhl.org.au

For a confidential discussion please connect via the email details below.
david.fulton@cmhl.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.