• Location: Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part-Time (negotiable)
• Salary: Victorian Allied Health Grade 4 classification

About the role

The Cardiac Rhythm Educator is a senior leadership position within Western Health's Cardiology Department. This Grade 4 role is responsible for overseeing the education, clinical supervision, and professional development of Cardiac Physiologists, including supporting specialization in cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIED) and electrophysiology (EP). As a subject matter expert, you will drive quality improvement, mentor junior staff, and ensure excellence in patient care through advanced clinical knowledge and operational leadership. This is a unique opportunity to lead education in a growing service and contribute to the strategic direction of cardiac diagnostics across Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead in cultivating an environment where workers have the opportunity to work to their full scope of practice and potential
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of resources relevant to area and acts as a resource person for other team members
• Demonstrate high level open and effective communication (verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic) with consumers, other employees and service providers
• Where designated, provide high quality supervision to junior employees and students that is timely, flexible and responsible
• Lead in the development and evaluation of procedures and guidelines as required for the ongoing development of the program, and support relevant employees to complete these tasks

About you:

• Bachelor of science or applied science in relevant field
• CEPIA (Graduate Diploma Cardiac Electrophysiology Institute of Australasia) and /or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)
• Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service in area of expertise
• Highly developed organisation and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated achievement in leadership and supervision within area of responsibility to ensure effective service provision/program delivery
• Proficient use of word processing, database and presentation software as well as internet and varied information technology

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about delivering high quality patient carer, education, and growing the Cardiac Physiologist profession, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 June 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chris Jenkins on 0468 601 043.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.