Clinical Facilitator Contractor - Dermal Therapy

About the role

The Australasian College of Health and Wellness (ACHW), a TEQSA-accredited higher education provider, is seeking an experienced Clinical Facilitator Contractor to support and guide students in a live clinical environment. The role suits an experienced dermal clinician or industry educator who wants to stay hands-on and clinic-based. Clinics run in 4-5 day blocks, so engagement is generally as an independent contractor for about 4-5 consecutive days at a time; successful candidates must have their own ABN or ACN.

Key responsibilities

• Support students in the Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Clinical Aesthetics) during their practical clinical training, building their clinical confidence, treatment skills and professional behaviour.
• Deliver hands-on clinical supervision and practical instruction, and mentor students throughout their clinical learning.
• Observe, guide and assess student treatments in line with best practice, giving clear, constructive feedback.
• Promote safe practice, clinical reasoning and professional conduct, and maintain accurate clinical and student documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical teaching, take part in team meetings and professional development.
• Supervise areas such as manual lymphatic drainage, electrical facial treatments, microdermabrasion and chemical peels, skin needling and dermaplaning, light-based therapies, Plasma Pen and tattoo removal.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree (or higher) in Dermal Therapy, Clinical Aesthetics, Health Science or a related discipline.
• Certificate IV or Graduate Certificate in Training and Assessment, or willingness to obtain it.
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in dermal therapy or aesthetics.
• Previous experience teaching, training or mentoring in the dermal or aesthetics industry, and working with students, graduates or junior clinicians.
• Experience in a teaching clinic, RTO, higher education or brand education environment.
• Confidence facilitating small groups of about 5-12 students.

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with students and support diverse learning styles.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.