Educator

NewDirection Care (NDC) is an innovative and award-winning aged care and disability support community designed around the belief that every person deserves to live “as normal a life as possible.” We deliver person-centred support in a genuine community setting, focusing on independence, dignity, and meaningful engagement.

We are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our team to help strengthen capability, enhance quality, and support our unique model of care.

About the Role

As the Educator, you will play a pivotal role in developing, training, mentoring, and supporting staff across NDC. You will ensure all employees have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide safe, innovative, and high-quality care to both Aged Care residents and NDIS participants.

Your work will directly influence organisational culture, professional growth, and the delivery of excellence in care.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training Leadership

• Deliver induction, orientation, and ongoing training for all new and existing staff.
• Manage and maintain the UKG Learning Management System.
• Develop and update training materials to reflect current research, legislation, and best practice.
• Provide hands-on mentoring and support across all care environments (houses, café, wellness centre, etc.).

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Promote adherence to the Aged Care Act 2024, NDIS Act 2013, ACQSC Standards, and NDIS Practice Standards.
• Review audit results, identify training needs, and implement improvement-based education.
• Ensure accurate documentation of training attendance and evaluation.

Culture, Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong working relationships and provide coaching to all staff.
• Actively contribute to a culture of innovation, growth, and quality care.

Innovation & Research

• Lead evidence-based improvements to training and practice.
• Encourage creative approaches to care and community engagement.

About You

You are an enthusiastic educator who thrives on supporting others to learn, grow, and achieve excellence. You have a passion for aged care, disability support, and person-centred practice.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (required).
• Strong knowledge of aged care and/or disability legislation and quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and training capability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, evolving care environment.
• Technological proficiency in educational systems and tools.

Highly Desirable:

• Registered Nurse (AHPRA).
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to aged care.
• Prior experience as an Educator in Aged Care or similar industry.

Mandatory Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Card.
• COVID-19 vaccination in line with public health requirements.
• Annual Influenza vaccination.

Why Join NDC?

• Be part of an internationally recognised, innovative care model.
• Make a meaningful impact in improving quality of life for residents and participants.
• Work in a supportive and progressive environment that values education and professional growth.
• Opportunity to design and deliver organisation-wide training programs.