Care Educator

Join Eldercare as a Care Educator

Location: Eldercare Head Office, Eastwood

Type: Part Time - 0.8-0.9FTE (negotiable)

Days: Tues-Fri

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. 

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role

The Care Educator (EN) is a key member of Eldercare’s Learning and Development (L&D) Educator Team, delivering high‑quality clinical and care education that builds workforce capability and supports safe, person‑centred care.

In this role, you will support the delivery of Mandatory Onboarding and Annual Training Programs, including facilitating sessions as part of our Day 1 Inductions, delivering clinical systems training (e.g. eCase, MediMap, PainChek), and providing manual handling and annual training education sessions. You will also deliver targeted, site‑based education as part of the L&D site education calendar, aligned to workforce needs, service priorities, and identified risks. This includes a range of approaches such as toolbox sessions, competency‑based assessments, and practical, hands‑on training.

Beyond formal training, you will act as a trusted educator and mentor, supporting staff capability development and role‑modelling best practice. You will work collaboratively with the L&D team, operational leaders, clinical governance teams, and subject matter experts to ensure education is current, evidence‑based, and aligned with organisational priorities.

This role is suited to an experienced Enrolled Nurse (EN) who is passionate about education, thrives on building others’ capability, and is committed to improving care outcomes for older people.

What You Will Bring

• Current AHPRA‑registered Enrolled Nurse (EN)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience delivering education/training in aged care, health or community services
• Ability to develop and deliver training to clinical and care staff
• Experience delivering manual handling training (or willingness to be upskilled)
• Strong understanding of EN and care staff scope of practice
• Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting staff capability
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• High computer literacy (Microsoft Office, digital platforms)
• Willingness to travel to Eldercare sites as required (current driver's licence required)

To learn more about the position, please refer to the Job and Person Specification found here. Alternatively, contact Amelia Tsekinis - Learning and Development Manager on 0451 469 775 or via email amelia.tsekinis@eldercare.net.au or contact Kirsty Darley - Lead Educator on 0414 396 525 or via email kirsty.darley@eldercare.net.au

Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may commence immediately.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. 

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. 

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. 

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.