• 12 Month Contract 30-38 hours per week

About Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC)

MHCC is the Peak body and works towards empowering community managed mental health in NSW. MHCC Learning & Development (LD) is a registered training organisation delivering accredited training and professional development to community sector workers and other stakeholders. Our commitment to superior training and assessment services can only be met by employing equally committed, experienced and outstanding staff.

About the role

MHCC is looking for a highly motivated individual with a Lived Experience of Mental Health to deliver training and assessment services to a wide range of participants. This role is 30-38 hours per week depending on the availability of the preferred candidate. MHCC offers a variety of PD across Mental Health specific topics and accredited Certificate qualifications in mental health. A full list of the training offered by MHCC can be found on our website.

The Mental Health Trainer and Assessor is responsible for:

• Planning, preparation and delivery of accredited courses and professional development training
• Assessment marking and validation processes for accredited courses
• Assisting in development and review of training and assessment materials and strategies

MHCC is seeking an individual who has demonstrated experience in delivering training to adult learners, with current community mental health industry experience, knowledge of trauma-informed recovery-oriented principles and utilising their recovery journey.

If this sounds like you then apply today by sending your resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria below.

Criteria

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain)
• Lived experience of Mental Health and direct experience in the provision of peer work
• Experience training in a vocational environment utilising an engaging training delivery and “think on your feet” style and applying adult learning principles.
• Current industry work experience in the Mental Health sector
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional and industry currency

Desirable, but not essential

• Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment
• Current NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required
• Demonstrated experience in development and review of training materials for both face to face and virtual training delivery methods
• Delivery of virtual training

Job benefits and perks

Remuneration packaging includes base salary of $73-83k (pro rata) based on experience, plus super guarantee contribution, FBT salary packaging and entertainment benefits under our Public Benevolent Institution status available. MHCC offers a flexible working environment.

Further information

Any enquires regarding the position should be addressed to Erika Hewitt email [email protected], using the subject line: Trainer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Full Job Description is available from our website www.mhcc.org.au.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds. LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.