The Opportunity

Brightwater is seeking a dedicated Pathways and Partnerships Officer (0.8 FTE, fixed term - up to 2 years) to support the delivery of clinical placements across our services. This role plays a key part in aligning placements with strategic workforce initiatives, fostering strong educational partnerships, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. You will contribute to building a sustainable workforce pipeline and enhancing Brightwater’s reputation as a provider of choice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and delivery of clinical placements through effective partnerships with higher education institutions and Brightwater service teams.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and feedback processes for students, trainees and graduates.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external education partners.
• Monitor placement outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training and supporting site preceptors and mentors.
• Support the implementation of funded initiatives and sector reforms.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Promote Brightwater’s student placement programs and manage placement activity.
• Facilitate career development pathways to grow internal talent and improve retention through education and professional development opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Experience in learning design and delivery, student placements, and workforce development.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of aged care legislation and standards (desirable).
• Valid Driver’s License to drive in Western Australia and reliable transport.
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate (within the last 12 months).

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package up to $18,500 – pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to Brightwater Plus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers.
• Heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• An on-site café and free gym.
• Modern office with excellent ergonomic workstations.

About Brightwater

At Brightwater, we welcome people with the full diversity of life experiences, thoughts and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

How to apply

If you share our values of care, learning, innovation and people then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 5 September 2025 and shortlisting will begin immediately. Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before the end date. 

For confidential enquiries, please email [email protected]

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