Nurse Trainer and Assessor - Wollongong / Nowra

Healthcare Australia

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Wollongong/ Nowra, NSW, au remote Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider. We are a large and diverse healthcare business with a strong presence in the staffing of nursing, community, medical, corporate, allied and Crisis Response Management sectors in all States of Australia.

As part of Healthcare Australia, HCA Education is a leader in healthcare education, providing high-quality training and support services through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO). LMS and Corporate Training divisions. We are committed to delivering exceptional education to students and healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance and maintaining the highest industry standards.

This casual role sits within our National Training and Education Division, a growing and highly regarded part of Healthcare Australia. The division delivers training programs for HCA healthcare, aged care and disability support workers, as well as accredited and non-accredited training for employers and individuals. This includes accredited courses such as First Aid and medications, alongside mandatory competencies like manual handling, basic life support, induction programs and technical competency assessments.

You’ll be joining an experienced and passionate team who are committed to delivering high-quality training that meets the needs of both HCA staff , students and industry clients.

Based in NSW South Coast - Wollongong / Nowra , the role involves delivering a variety of practical and theory-based training and assessments to healthcare workers. Training includes but is not limited to areas such as manual handling, basic life support, medications for care workers.  Along with HISS courses for NDIS staff including  PEG feeding, Epilepsy & Midazolam training , Diabetes and Subcutaneous injection , Bowel and Bladder , wound care  and other healthcare-related programs as required.

Trainers are supported with clear session plans and comprehensive resources prior to delivery. Assessment responsibilities may include practical observation as well as marking theoretical assessments.

You’ll be part of Healthcare Australia’s “Team Purple” — a diverse and supportive group of professionals with broad healthcare experience, all contributing to the growth and upskilling of the healthcare and community services workforce. We believe the success of our training is driven by experienced, passionate clinicians who want to make a real difference. In return, we offer flexible hours, regular work, and strong on-the-job support.

Let's talk About you

You’re a motivated trainer who’s passionate about adult learning and student success. You’ll need:

  • a current TAE40116 or 40122  or nurses training / educator experience
  • Current AHPRA registration.
  • Must be an experienced RN (nurses with current acute, aged care or disability support/NDIS experience will be highly regarded)
  • experience in teaching courses such as Manual Handling, Basic Life Support and medication administration for care workers.
  • National Police Clearance
  • Covid 19 vaccination certificate
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills
  • Must reside and hold full working rights in Australia
  • Are comfortable utilising technology when delivering courses virtually or face-to-face

Interested? Don't hesitate and apply now. We're looking to fill this opportunity very soon.

    At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

    About this role

    Summary

    Deliver training and assessments in healthcare skills including life support, medication, manual handling.

    Job title

    Nurse Trainer and Assessor

    Experience level

    experience required

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    Wollongong/Nowra, NSW, remote work not specified

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    AHPRA registrationcurrent RNtraining experiencemanual handlingbasic life supportmedication administrationpolice clearanceCovid vaccination

    Preferred skills

    adult educationtechnology usedisability support experience

    Specializations

    nursingtrainingassessmentmanual handlinglife support
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Unknown location

    Remote