Senior Manager Diploma of Nursing and Head of Discipline

Management - Vocational (Education & Training)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

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Are you an experienced and dynamic vocational education manager, committed to delivering excellence in nursing education and training?

Are you driven to inspire, shape and mentor the next generation of Queensland’s healthcare workforce?

Bring your passion for education to Mater Education. Come and join Australia’s only hospital-based Registered Training Organisation and contribute to Mater’s century-long tradition of developing new generations of healthcare workers.

Having undergone an exciting period of transformation and change, including celebrating the opening of state-of-the-art learning and simulation facilities at Mater Health Hub, Springfield, Mater Education is firmly focused on growing its presence across Queensland, aligning with Mater’s state-wide network of 11 hospitals and healthcare services.

To support Mater Education’s growth agenda, we are inviting applications from experienced education managers to be our new Senior Manager, Diploma of Nursing and Head of Discipline.

The Manager and Head of Discipline role encompasses a dual responsibility across management and governance. The role is focused on providing leadership, governance and expertise to support the Diploma of Nursing (DON) in providing best practice learning and development services in an environment of continuous improvement. Typical duties of the role include.

• Lead all academic matters within the Diploma of Nursing (DON) program
• Drive performance improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Encourage the adoption of best practices in learning and development systems, programs, and processes
• Management of the any advisory committees and any other groups as needed to discharge responsibilities
• Foster and contributing to the cultivation of a continuous quality culture within the program, aligning educational and practice development plans
• Ensure all education programs and services are in alignment with national training package requirements
• Ensure all programs are rigorously evaluated
• Support the Director of Education and Training in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans
• Provide operational leadership and management of a team of education professionals to achieve effective, efficient and best practice outcomes in education activities, programs, projects and initiatives
• Manage operational services including input to the budget, equipment and supplies procurement, scheduling of courses and staff, leadership of Education Leads
• Ensuring simulation capability is embedded across Mater Diploma of Nursing program to support high level and consistent delivery of simulation education and translational simulation
• Accountable for program design, delivery and evaluation
• Supporting the Director of Education and Training in growing Mater Education’s profile
• Responsible for leading student engagement and retention strategies with the DON
• Responsible for operational budget and efficiencies
• Exceed compliance requirements set by regulatory frameworks such as AQSA, ANMAC, NMBA, and AHPRA, ensuring academic excellence and adherence to professional and business accreditation
• Monitor of regulatory requirements / changes of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation council and enacting appropriate changes to the DON program
• Complete and submit annual reports and submissions to accreditation bodies as required
• Actively build, develop and manage key strategic partner relationships across Mater Education, and Mater Group
• Facilitate research and industry engagement endeavours within the program,
• Actively contribute to academic, research, student, and course partnerships, fostering a collaborative atmosphere within the program

About you

As our new Senior Manager Diploma of Nursing and Head of Discipline you will have:

• Bachelor of Nursing and Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• High level of experience in leading and managing a team of education professionals
• Proven experience in managing cohorts of adult learners
• Experience in preparing ANMAC submissions
• Strong experience in developing resources for national training packages
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close on 5th July 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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Mater Health Services comprises several hospitals, health centres, a world-class medical research institute, and pathology and pharmacy businesses—all with one aim—to provide Exceptional Care.

A Catholic not-for-profit ministry, we are committed to an holistic approach to healthcare in response to ever-changing community needs. We continually strive to improve how we deliver patient care, keep our knowledge and skills relevant, advance our understanding of illness and health and manage resources effectively.

In the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mater offers compassionate service to the sick and needy. Following the example of Christ the healer, we commit ourselves to offering these services without discrimination.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

Mater Health Services comprises several hospitals, health centres, a world-class medical research institute, and pathology and pharmacy businesses—all with one aim—to provide Exceptional Care.

A Catholic not-for-profit ministry, we are committed to an holistic approach to healthcare in response to ever-changing community needs. We continually strive to improve how we deliver patient care, keep our knowledge and skills relevant, advance our understanding of illness and health and manage resources effectively.

In the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mater offers compassionate service to the sick and needy. Following the example of Christ the healer, we commit ourselves to offering these services without discrimination.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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