Assistant Trainer

Join Uniting’s Training & Capacity Building Team to help deliver impactful, Lived Experience-based training in Alcohol & Other Drugs and Mental Health.

About the Role

• Support and co-facilitate a range of Lived Experience trainings
• Help grow and sustain the Lived and Living Experience workforce
• Deliver training through an AOD / MH recovery lens
• Ideal for a passionate self-starter looking to make a difference in a purpose-led team

Be part of a team transforming mental health and AOD services through lived experience and peer-led learning.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 3 + super , you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• A great location in Prahran and Coburg close to public transport
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

We are looking for Assistant Trainer who is willing to work with people from all walks of life.

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or Training & Assessment
• OR formal tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Youth Work, or other Allied Health
• Certification in training / facilitation or adult learning (desirable)
• Proven experience in facilitating workshops or group training with a Lived Experience focus (essential)
• Lived / living experience of recovery from AOD and / or Mental Health, with a willingness to share (essential)
• Lived / living experience of voice hearing or other sensory experiences (desirable)
• Experience working with voice hearers (desirable)
• Strong understanding of the AOD and Mental Health system

Join us in empowering others through your journey and skills.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY 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 Raph Van Workum, Team Leader on 0481463250 or via email – raph.vanworkum@vt.uniting.org.

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.