Interprofessional Education Coordinator, Education and Training

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 56 

Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)

Req Id - 8387 

 

 

  • Senior Grade 4 educator role within the Centre for Education & Training
  • Ongoing training and professional development | supported work environment 
  • Permanent part-time position (48 hours per fortnight) 

 

 

 

About the role

 

Barwon Health is looking for a grade 4 Educator in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health to lead interprofessional education within the Centre for Education & Training.

 

This role is responsible for developing and coordinating interprofessional education strategy, programs, and initiatives that build capability for effective collaborative practice and communication across Barwon Health. The position oversees a portfolio of education activities across all levels of learning and clinical practice, using interprofessional education as a key pedagogical strategy to support high-quality, person-centred care.

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Lead the development and implementation of the Interprofessional Education (IPE) strategy and annual workplan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, quality standards, and measurable outcomes.
  • Oversee the design, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of interprofessional education programs that enhance communication, teamwork, and collaborative practice across the workforce.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to staff within the portfolio, building capability in facilitation, program design, and delivery while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support research activities, and promote best-practice interprofessional education to improve patient care outcomes.

 

What we’re looking for 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop and implement strategic education initiatives, and manage complex programs that deliver measurable outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments.
  • Extensive experience in learning design, interprofessional education, and clinical practice, supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications and contemporary knowledge of healthcare education and workforce development.
  • Highly developed communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and gain commitment from stakeholders at all organisational levels.
  • Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, combined with experience using digital learning technologies and delivering education through online and blended learning environments.

 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

 

  • Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

  • Extensive professional development opportunities 

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits 

  • Living expenses capped at $9,010 

  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

 

All appointments are subject to: 

  • Satisfactory Police Record Check 

  • Immunisation Status Clearance 

  • Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. 

 

 

Contact person: Yvonne Hewitt
Email:
yvonne.hewitt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0430 369 290

 

Application closing date: 18 June, 2026

 

Internal applicants: 
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.