Social work Clinical Educator Grade 3

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Alfred Health is seeking a part-time Social Worker Grade 3 Clinical Educator (0.6 EFT) to lead education across all Alfred Health sites from The Alfred to Caulfield and Sandringham. This newly established role centers on strengthening the social work workforce through structured, evidence‑based teaching, bedside coaching, reflective practice and clear career pathways, with staff mentoring and collaboration with the Allied Health Education team to embed learning in daily practice. The ideal candidate will hold an approved social work degree with AASW eligibility, demonstrate advanced clinical leadership and education experience, understand adult learning principles, and have postgraduate qualifications plus a current Working with Children check. Benefits include five weeks annual leave, salary packaging, onsite gym, childcare and parking. Apply by 11 pm on 6 March 2026, address the key selection criteria in the PD, contact Devereaux de Silva, and tailor your application to show how you will deliver sustainable learning outcomes, support diversity, and work across campuses while meeting vaccination requirements.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Social worker Grade 3 Clinical Educator 
• Permanent Part Time 0.6 EFT 
• Alfred Hospital Location- providing support to all Alfred Health sites 
• Great Staff Benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About us

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred.  A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.  

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Social Worker to join the Alfred Health Care Group Social Work Department in the role of Clinical Educator.
This newly established position is dedicated to strengthening the educational capability of the Social Work workforce through the leadership, development and delivery of structured, evidence-based teaching and training initiatives across all career stages. The Clinical Educator will play a central role in designing, facilitating and evaluating contemporary learning programs that support clinical skill development, reflective practice, bedside coaching, capability and professional growth.  Staff support and mentoring will be a key element of this role. 
Working collaboratively with the Allied Health Education team and Social Work leadership group, this role will ensure that education and training strategies are responsive to workforce needs, informed by ongoing consultation, and embedded into everyday clinical practice to support sustainable learning outcomes.
The position will actively contribute to building teaching and staff development capability within the Social Work workforce through involvement in interdisciplinary education programs, delivered in partnership with Grade 4 Social Work leads at Alfred Health and Allied health Education team.  In addition, the Clinical Educator will support the development, implementation and evaluation of a structured education framework aimed at strengthening staff capability, while contributing to the establishment of clear career focused pathways for Social Work staff.  This role will require the successful candidate to work across all Alfred care group campuses including Sandringham, Caulfield and The Alfred Hospital. 

About you  

• Approved degree in Social Work and evidence of eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Advanced social work skills and experience in clinical leadership, education and teaching and project implementation and management
• A knowledge of adult learning principles and bedside coaching 
• Staff mentorship and coaching capabilities within a healthcare environment is essential  
• Will need a current Working with Children’s check to undertake this role.
• Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or a related field.

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing 
• Staff Carparking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital) 
• Childcare Services (Alfred Hospital) 

Please contact Devereaux de Silva Social Work Manager, on 9076 3026 if you are interested in this role and please address the Key selection criteria in the position description. 

Applications Close at 11.00 pm on Friday 06 March, 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.