• Part time (0.84) permanent, ongoing role
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• Salary $128,102.00 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the team
We strengthen the capability of nurses and midwives at RWH to practice safely and at the top of their scope, using contemporary, interprofessional learning approaches and targeted educational resources.
About the role
The Grade 4 Clinical Nurse Educator (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) provides expert clinical education leadership to support safe, evidence-based and family-integrated neonatal care.
Working in partnership with the Clinical Education Program and NICU leadership team, the role is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating high-quality education programs that build workforce capability, support professional development and enhance clinical learning environments. The position plays a key role in supporting early career and postgraduate learners, promoting best practice, and contributing to continuous improvement in neonatal care and education.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Educator includes:
• Providing education and clinical leadership to support excellence in neonatal nursing and midwifery practice within NICU.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver neonatal education programs that meet organisational, unit-specific and strategic priorities.
• Support the professional development of nursing and midwifery staff, including employed postgraduate learners, graduates and early career clinicians.
• Promote family-integrated care and models that support keeping mothers and babies together.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, education partners and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences.
• Contribute to workforce capability, sustainability and retention within NICU.
About you
We’re looking for a collaborative and approachable educator with a genuine passion for neonatal care and a commitment to improving outcomes for babies and families. You will bring strong communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability, with the ability to engage, inspire and support learners in a complex NICU environment.
You’ll bring with you:
• A genuine passion for neonatal care and improving outcomes for babies and families
• Strong clinical experience in a tertiary NICU setting
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education and program delivery
• Ability to design and deliver innovative, engaging education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, and purchased leave options
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Natalia Toumbourou on (03) 8345 2656 or Natalia.toumbourou@thewomens.org.au.
Application closing date: 11th of June 2026