• Part Time (30.25 hours per fortnight), Maximum Term (until 30 June 2025)
• Mount Pleasant location
• Contribute + participate in the development, delivery + evaluation of high quality training

The Crisis Support Workplace Training (CSWT) program trainer is responsible for preparing and delivering training, supporting and assessing students enrolled to become Crisis Supporters at Lifeline Ballarat Uniting. They will work with the Lifeline training teams across Ballarat and Melbourne in the delivery of CSWT to students who will become Lifeline Ballarat Volunteers.

In this role you will also:

• Ensure training is of a consistently high-quality standard and reflects the policies and procedures of Lifeline Australia and Uniting.
• Support the training team in the preparation of CSWT groups, including the development of a training calendar, promoting and responding to enquiries.
• Ensure students are supported during the three stages of training in order to achieve accreditation within the timeframes stipulated by Lifeline Australia.
• Assist with the maintenance of all training records for the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) compliance, including access to the JobReady system and all relevant trackers.

View the position description here.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $47.50 p/hr and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program, and access to 10 week’s paid parental leave.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a current Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, in addition to broad industry knowledge and experience. You will also have:

• Certificate IV in Community Services (essential)
• Other relevant qualifications e.g. a Counselling degree, degree in Psychology or Social Work (must be approved by Lifeline Australia RTO prior to commencing training) (essential)
• Lifeline Crisis Supporter experience (desirable).
• Demonstrated training experience and groups facilitation.
• Knowledge of the RTO environment.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Belinda Collihole, Manager Lifeline Ballarat via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Trainer - Crisis Support Workplace Training - Mount Pleasant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.