Reports to

General Manager – Services, Projects and Research

Reports

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, secure, 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.

Deliver education and training activities within approved budgets and delegated authority,

📌 Epilepsy Lead Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Epilepsy Foundation
📍 Melbourne