Job Description

Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor n

Mental Health Coordinating Council – Lilyfield NSW

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Position: Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor

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Employment Status 2 years fixed term contract

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(with potential for permanency, subject to funding)

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Industrial instrument: Educational Services (Post Secondary) Award

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Level: 5 (Teachers and tutor/instructors)

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Minimum experience: 2 years

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Location: Sydney, Australia

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About Mental Health Coordinating Council

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Mental Health Coordinating Council is the peak body for mental health community-based organisations across New South Wales. MHCC champions community-based, non-government organisations who work to support better outcomes for people living with mental health challenges. Together with our members, we make a positive difference in the mental health sector by driving reform, sustainability and system improvements.

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About the position

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Mental Health Coordinating Council is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Learning and Development team. The trainer role delivers Mental Health and Mental Health Peer Work training and assessment services to a wide range of participants. This role is 38 hours per week with some flexibility depending on the availability of the preferred candidate. MHCC offers a variety of Professional Development across Mental Health specific topics and accredited Certificate qualifications in Mental Health. A full list of the training offered by MHCC can be found via our Training section.

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The Mental Health Trainer and Assessor is responsible for:

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- Planning, preparation and delivery of accredited courses and professional development training
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- Assessment marking and validation processes for accredited courses
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- Assisting in development and review of training and assessment materials and strategies
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MHCC is seeking an individual who has demonstrated experience in delivering training to adult learners, with current community mental health industry experience and knowledge of trauma-informed recovery-oriented principles.

Selection Criteria n

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- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or equivalent)
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- Lived experience of mental health distress/recovery/service access and direct experience in the provision of peer work
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- Experience training in a vocational environment utilising an engaging and "think on your feet" training delivery style and applying adult learning principles
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- Current industry work experience in the community mental health sector
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- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining skilled and industry currency
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- Based in Sydney with willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required
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- Not-for-profit experience or knowledge
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- RTO experience
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- Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment
- Demonstrated experience in development and review of training materials for both face to face and virtual training delivery methods
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- Delivery of virtual training
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About our Benefits nn
- Access to generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay, including packaging for everyday expenses such as superannuation contributions, work-related devices, and more.
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- Enjoy up to $15,900 per year in tax-free salary packaging for general living expenses.
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- Additional meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 per year, allowing you to pay for dining and entertainment using pre-tax dollars.
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- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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- One paid wellbeing day per quarter
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- A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity
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- Work alongside professional and dedicated team members
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Salary range is $90,000 - $93,000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

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- Above award remuneration
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- Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment Criminal History Checks as a condition of employment.
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- Applicants must have full working rights in Australia
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Please note that we may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.

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The full Position Description is available on the Mental Health Coordinating Council website.

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MHCC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from:

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- People with lived experience of mental health and coexisting challenges
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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- LGBTIQA+ diverse communities
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- People of any or no religious beliefs and people of all ages
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- People with disabilities*
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* If you are a candidate with disability, please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

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Applications and enquires regarding the position should be addressed to Director, Workforce Development Michelle Hoomans via******@mhcc.org.au, using the subject line:Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor.

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📌 Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor (Sydney)
🏢 Mental Health Coordinating Council
📍 Sydney