Instructor Delivery Specialist & Trainer
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role
Full time permanent position
Remote and hybrid work options
About the organization
Mental Health First Aid Australia is a global health promotion charity dedicated to the provision of evidence-based education programs that increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and help people develop the skills they need to encourage people to seek professional help. We support a global movement across 30 countries of organisations dedicated to prevention and early intervention to reduce the impact of psychological distress and mental health problems in families, communities, educational settings, and workplaces. We are grounded in high-quality research and evaluation and value lived experience. We are purpose driven and focussed on impact. We are committed to health equity and to supporting priority need populations. We exist to change and save lives every day.
About the role
Our National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Programs are culturally led and informed from an Aboriginal perspective, recognising the need to be culturally responsive to empower individuals and communities. Experienced in the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training and educational work, you will develop, implement and maintain quality Instructor systems and deliver the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training programs in workplace, community and government settings nationally, online and in person.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver Instructor Training courses to prospective Licensed Instructors and upskills to current Licensed Instructors.
- Assess, review, approve and provide correspondence to applicants for submitted applications for Mental Health First Aid Australia Training.
- Administer internal systems to manage customer accounts, feedback and license/accreditation status, and use evidence to inform decision-making and provide strategic guidance.
- Develop and maintain the quality standards of Licensed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructors and Mental Health First Aid Aiders.
- Provide Instructor support, consultation, and communications.
- Provide culturally capable specialist expertise and review resources as part of curriculum development.
About you
To perform this role:
- It is essential the incumbent be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. Being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under relevant legislation.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training, education, and continuous career development, with a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
- Demonstrated commitment to lived experience in service design and delivery.
- Demonstrated experience providing support and advice to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peers or colleagues, in a mentoring or coaching capacity.
Culture and benefits
At Mental Health First Aid Australia we embrace our differences as we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including people with lived and living experience of mental health, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ethnicities, faith, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation and gender identity. Our benefits include:
- Flexible working conditions.
- Salary Packaging entitlements (pay less tax) and employee discounts at popular retailers.
- Generous leave provisions including extra paid leave over the Christmas/New Year Period.
- Ongoing opportunities for Professional Development.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, forward a one-page cover letter and your resume to. A copy of the position description can be found at. If you would like to discuss the role, contact Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs, Karen Bates at.
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are eligible to apply.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years' experience do you have as a Delivery Specialist?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Development Specialist?
- Do you have a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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📌 Instructor Delivery Specialist & Trainer
🏢 Mental Health First Aid Australia
📍 Melbourne