• (CHC43515)

About the organisation

Mental Health Victoria is a not-for-profit, independent, organisation providing thought leadership and informed policy perspectives on mental health reform to ensure that people living with mental illness can access the treatment and support they need. Our membership is drawn from organisations that work within or intersect with the mental health system.

Mental Health Victoria specialises in public policy, workforce development and training, and services that build individual, organisational and community capacity. Mental Health Victoria translates best evidence into practice for the benefit of its members and their staff, consumers and communities.

Our services, resources and advocacy efforts are informed by Australian and international best practice.

Our Vision

Is for a society where everyone has equitable access to world-class mental health services.

Our Purpose

Is to ensure that people living with a mental illness or psychological distress can access effective and appropriate treatment and community support to enable them to participate fully in society.

Our Values 

Service - we strive to understand the needs of those we serve and deliver accordingly;

One Team - working together respectfully, valuing each other, to deliver the best outcomes for members;

Integrity - each individual is accountable for their actions, their honesty and doing the right thing;

Courage - having the courage to deal with change - thinking boldly and finding new ways of doing things;

Achievement - pursuing personal, team and organisational excellence.

About the role

Mental Health Victoria is seeking a VET Teacher for the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515). This program is run in partnership with Wodonga TAFE. In consultation with and under the direction of the Coordinator, Learning & Development, the objective of this position is to prepare, conduct, and assess materials related to the course.

The responsibilities within this position description reflect the responsibilities of a fully qualified and experienced higher education teacher.

Wodonga TAFE and MHV have a long-standing partnership delivering the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515). Teachers employed by MHV must comply with all compliance requirements as set out by Wodonga TAFE.

The role will back-fill current teachers, with the opportunity for growth.

This position is designated as a hybrid role with the opportunity to work from home by mutual agreement in line with MHV policy. You are required to provide, at your own expense, a reliable internet connection, your own device suitable for the execution of the role and OHS-compliant workspace (desk/table, seating, etc). You will at times be required to attend the MHV offices at Level 6/136 Exhibition Street Melbourne. It is expected that regular face to face interactions will occur with your reporting supervisor.

About you

To be suitable for this role you will have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent units); or Diploma or higher level qualification in adult education
• Lived experience as a consumer or carer of mental health services and preparedness to use in the work context
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515)
• Other relevant Tertiary/Vocational Education and training or Human Services qualifications (eg: mental health/social work)
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of training development, delivery, assessment, evaluation and of adult learning principles and practice
• Experience working in the mental health sector
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
• The capacity to support students who may require additional support.

How to Apply

• Click ‘apply now’ and follow the instructions.
• For further information please contact Emily Wolter (Director, Service and Program Development) on 0422443101 or [email protected] using the subject line: VET Teacher - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice. Please apply as soon as you can to join the Mental Health Victoria team in making an impact through education.