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About the Role:

We’re seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to strengthen clinical capability and practice quality across our Challenge services.

The role is based in Newcastle with flexibility to work out of any of our offices across the Hunter and Central Coast. This role provides practical training, competency assessment, and clinical oversight of Challenge care services to ensure safe, consistent delivery of complex care and high intensity supports. Acting as a subject matter expert, the CNE will also contribute to audit readiness, continuous improvement, and policy alignment while supporting frontline staff with complex clinical care.

There is no direct client care responsibilities for this role and the CNE will not hold clinical responsibility for client treatment decisions. 

This is a mobile role requiring frequent travel across NSW and QLD to deliver hands-on training, provide clinical governance oversight, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year (if eligible)
• Fully maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution
• Meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 pre-tax (if eligible)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Annual flu vaccination
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate you!
• Senior clinical role with organisational impact
• Opportunity to coach and build frontline workforce capability
• Work across diverse settings with real client outcomes
• No shift work  - work standard office hours

Duties:

• Develop and monitor client healthcare plans in collaboration with teams and external clinicians

• Lead or contribute to medication governance reviews, risk management, and incident analysis

• Actively monitor and contribute to compliance activities related to NDIS Practice Standards (including Module 5 – High Intensity Daily Personal Activities)

• Design and deliver training, including for PEG feeding, diabetes management, epilepsy, infection control, and other clinical areas

• Conduct competency assessments and maintain training records

• Provide in-field coaching and clinical consultancy to frontline staff

• Attend case conferences, planning meetings, and medical appointments to support complex care transitions

• Contribute to clinical policy and procedure development

• Stay current with best practice, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division)

• Minimum 3-5 years’ post-registration experience (ideally in disability, aged care, or community health)

• Experience delivering clinical training and conducting competency-based assessments

• Strong understanding of NDIS Practice Standards and High Intensity Support requirements

• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to travel frequently across NSW and  South-East QLD

• NSW Working with Children Check (or eligibility to obtain)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligibility to obtain)

• Current Police Check (or eligibility to obtain)

 Desirable:

• Experience in safeguarding, incident management, or audit preparation

• Familiarity with person-centred active support, CARE Framework, or trauma-informed models

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent

• Experience liaising with the NDIS Commission or other health regulators

About Us:

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has provided disability services, foster care, allied health, and supported employment. Our mission is simple: empower individuals and strengthen communities through compassionate, people-focused support.

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Katie Whatley at [email protected]

Closing Date: 1 February 2026

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity  employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse  backgrounds.