Position description

Lead Educator & Trainer – EF Nurses EBA (RN4)

Reports to

General Manager – Services, Projects and Research

Reports

Educators/Trainers

Approved By

Chief Executive Officer

Organisational environment

Vision

People with epilepsy live well and pursue what matters to them.

Mission

The Epilepsy Foundation (EF) creates the conditions for people with epilepsy to live their best life.

Our ways of working

How we work matters as much as what we do. Our ways of working describe the behaviours, principles and commitments that will guide how we bring the Strategic Plan 2026–2031 to life:

- Shaped by lived experience – We value the expertise of people with epilepsy and those who support them. Their experiences, insights and aspirations shape how we design, deliver, evaluate and improve our work.

- Strengths-based – We focus on possibility, contribution, choice and thriving. We work in ways that recognise the strengths, goals and expertise of all those we engage with.

- Inclusive – We seek to build communities and systems where people with epilepsy are understood, included and valued in every part of life.

- Evidence-informed – We use evidence, data, lived experience and practice insight to guide decision-making and improve impact across all our work.

- Collaborative – We work with others where partnership can increase reach, deepen impact and create meaningful change in communities and systems.

- Sustainable – We make disciplined choices so that our work can continue, grow and remain focused on the people and communities we exist to serve.

Organisational context

EF supports people living with epilepsy and their families to live well and pursue what matters to them. We listen to and learn from people with epilepsy, their families and carers, and their strengths, expertise and aspirations shape our services, advocacy, education and priorities.

Our services include information, advice and support and education and training. We also advocate for and with people with epilepsy, and support research that advances treatment, understanding and lived experience outcomes.

Position summary

The Lead Educator and Trainer leads the Education & Training (E&T;) team, promoting best practice and innovation in education and training to strengthen services for people living with epilepsy and respond to community and industry needs.

The role combines the delivery of epilepsy education and emergency medication training with leadership of the E&T; team and the development of relationships with key community and health sector partners. Training is delivered to a diverse range of audiences, including direct care providers, health professionals, early learning and education staff, workplaces, community organisations and others who support people living with epilepsy.

Detailed responsibilities are set out in Section 3 and include:

- Education and training delivery

- Service evaluation and improvement

- Leadership, support and supervision of the E&T; team

- Building and maintaining partnerships

Key responsibilities

This position supports the delivery of EF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2031, particularly the goals of deepening impact, enhancing reach and creating change. It has a key role in advancing EF’s priority to scale education and training to increase understanding of epilepsy and strengthen support for people living with epilepsy.

The position is responsible for:

3.1 Leadership, support and supervision

- Lead the E&T; team, promoting best practice, innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.

- Foster a positive, safe, respectful and supportive team environment, including providing appropriate supervision, support, reflective practice and professional development to E&T; staff to build capability and confidence.





- Model EF’s values and ways of working in leading the E&T; team.

3.2 Service Delivery (Education & Training)

The expected training load for this position is 0.6 FTE, with the potential for increased training load during periods of peak business demand.

- Ensure E&T; activities comply with relevant EF policies and procedures, legislative and regulatory requirements, and occupational health and safety requirements.

3.3 Service Evaluation and Improvement

- Lead the evaluation of education and training programs, using participant feedback, delivery data and lived experience input to assess quality, reach and impact.

- Maintain high standards of education and training program content and delivery.

- Use evaluation findings to identify and implement improvements to program content, delivery and educator practice.

- Report on E&T; performance, outcomes and improvement opportunities to the Line Manager and Senior Leadership Team.

3.4 Financial Management

- Deliver education and training activities within approved budgets and delegated authority, and manage education and training resources responsibly.

- Raise invoices in accordance with approved Education & Training fees and operational procedures.

3.5 Teamwork & Collaboration

- Lead E&T; team meetings and support reflective practice, shared learning and continuous improvement.

- Build and maintain positive relationships with people living with epilepsy, their families, EF staff, volunteers and external stakeholders.

- Actively contribute to Client Services and All Staff meetings and broader organisational activities

3.6 Partnerships & Community Engagement

- Build and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, health professionals, hospitals, community health services and other relevant stakeholders.

- Represent EF in relevant professional networks, peak bodies and forums, as required.

- Promote epilepsy awareness and understanding through high-quality education, training and community engagement.

3.7 Continuous Career development (CPD)

- Maintain the professional knowledge, qualifications and registration required for the role through ongoing professional development, relevant training and professional networks.

Position dimensions

4.1 Performance and Accountability

Performance will be reviewed regularly with the Line Manager through EF’s supervision and support processes.

The Lead Educator and Trainer is responsible for supervising and supporting the E&T; educators, as outlined in Section 3, and is expected to exercise sound judgement in prioritising work and maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Key areas of performance include:

- Achievement of agreed E&T; team targets and objectives.

- Client and participant satisfaction.

- Timely delivery of education and training programs in accordance with agreed schedules.

- Accurate and timely recording of education and training data in accordance with EF systems and procedures.

Specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be agreed with the Line Manager through the Supervision and Support Program and aligned with EF’s operational priorities. KPIs may be reviewed and adjusted from time to time to reflect changes in organisational priorities and service needs.

4.2 Decision-Making Authority





The Lead Educator and Trainer has authority to make day-to-day operational decisions within the responsibilities of the role and is expected to exercise appropriate judgement in managing competing priorities.

The role may be assigned responsibility for specific budgets and for managing related income and expenditure within approved limits.

All decisions must be made in accordance with EF’s Delegation of Authority. Matters outside the role’s delegated authority must be referred to the Line Manager.

4.3 Hybrid work, flexible hours and travel

This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work from home and in the office and from home. A minimum of two days per week is expected to be worked in the office.

The role requires flexibility in working hours to meet training and service requirements. This may include occasional work outside normal business hours, such as training that finishes between 5:30pm and 8:30pm. Flexible start times and time in lieu arrangements apply where appropriate.

Occasional regional travel, including overnight stays, may also be required, with approved travel expenses covered by the organisation.

Term 1 of the school year is a peak training period. Due to operational requirements, there may be limited capacity to approve annual leave during this period.

Position competencies/selection criteria:

To be successful in this role you will need to be confident, adaptable and enthusiastic, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and a varied workload.

5.1 Personal characteristics

- Acts with integrity, professionalism and accountability.

- Communicates in an open and respectful manner.

- Is collaborative, supportive and team focused.

- Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and commitment to continuous learning.

- Values and promotes culturally safe, inclusive and accessible practice when working with people living with epilepsy, their families and diverse communities

5.2 Qualifications

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

- Qualifications or additional training in neurology and / or epilepsy highly regarded

5.3 Knowledge and Experience

- Demonstrated experience in healthcare and/or workplace education and training, including delivering established education programs to diverse audiences such as direct care providers, health professionals, early learning and education staff, workplaces and community organisations.

- Sound knowledge of pedagogy and adult learning principles and experience applying these principles in practice.

- Experience working within quality and continuous improvement frameworks.

- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, customers, partners and other stakeholders in a compliance-focused environment.

- Knowledge and understanding of epilepsy and its impact on people living with the condition and their families is desirable.

5.4 Professional & Technical Skills

The Lead Educator and Trainer is expected to demonstrate:

- A strong client focus and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

- Highly developed facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to build professional networks and translate complex information into clear, practical and accessible language.

- Strong digital capability, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, learning management and database systems

- The ability to deliver engaging and effective training across face-to-face and online environments, using videoconferencing and other digital learning platforms.

Safety screening and other requirements specific to this role:

- Employment is subject to a satisfactory Police Check

- Employment is subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check

- Current Driver’s Licence

- First Aid Certificate

- Employment is subject to agreeing to work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

📌 Epilepsy Lead Educator /Trainer (Canterbury)
🏢 Epilepsy Foundation
📍 Canterbury