Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $130,582 - $133,686
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14671
The Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nursing Education Coordinator- Learner Programs to join our newly established Nursing Education leadership team. The role is a Permanent Full-Time position at 1.0 EFT / 80 hours per fortnight within the Nursing Education Department. This is one of four new Nursing Education Coordinator positions, reporting to the Director of Nursing Education, and aligned to one of the following clinical education streams:
This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence, lead and support contemporary nursing education across a dynamic paediatric healthcare environment at the RCH. The Nursing Education Coordinator provides leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing education aligned with organisational priorities, professional standards and workforce needs. Working in close partnership with clinical leaders, educators and multidisciplinary teams, the role supports the development of a capable, confident and future‑focused nursing workforce. As the Nursing Education Coordinator, you will work collaboratively across education and clinical teams while maintaining a key portfolio focus aligned to your designated stream.
Classification for this position will range from XB1 - XB2 (FTE base salary $130,582.4 to $133,686.8 per annum, plus superannuation).
What you’ll achieve:
Your skills and experience:
You are a passionate nursing education leader with strong clinical capability and the ability to influence and inspire others. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to advancing nursing practice through education.
You will have:
Learner Programs stream specific criteria:
If this sounds like you, of if you would like to read more about this role, please click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The Nursing Education Department is undergoing a period of transformation to strengthen our capability and continue delivering contemporary, high‑quality nursing education. This evolution reflects emerging models of care, workforce needs and advances in education practice, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and alignment to organisational priorities. The newly established Nursing Education leadership structure provides an exciting opportunity to shape future‑focused education strategies that support clinical excellence, professional development and positive patient outcomes.
What we offer:
Other requirements:
Application process:
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.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Adj A/Prof Michelle Rutherford, Director Nursing Education via email: [email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 28 May 2026.