About MIEACT

Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is a respected, not-for-profit mental health education organisation, established in 1993 and grounded in the Canberra community. Our mission is to deliver impactful programs to schools, workplaces, and the wider community, promoting help-seeking, knowledge, and stigma reduction. We are growing our reach and impact, supporting safe and effective use of lived experience in mental health education.

The Role

We are hiring several Program Educator (YAM Instructor) positions. In this role, you will deliver a variety of MIEACT programs to schools across Canberra and the ACT region, including Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) and mental health literacy initiatives. You will ensure effective delivery, uphold program fidelity, and maintain professional standards while engaging students and staff.

What We Offer

• Flexible casual or part-time hours
• Work with a mission-driven team who are making a real difference
• Opportunities to grow your skills in mental health education, facilitation, and community engagement
• Supportive environment valuing lived experience, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Collaborative workplace culture with strong leadership and peer support.

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, empathetic facilitator who engages and inspires diverse groups
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience engaging with young people and diverse groups
• Ability to tailor and deliver interactive program content
• Relevant qualifications or experience in mental health, education, public health, or facilitation
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong digital literacy for both in-person and online program delivery
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (ACT)
• Prior experience as a YAM Program Helper is highly desirable for all MIEACT Instructors, however, candidates with relevant school program delivery experience will also be considered.

Full position description can be found attached. For more information on MIEACT, please visit https://mieact.org.au/