Sessional Trainer - Mental Health First Aid Trainer

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered. 

At genU, training is a career; an opportunity to impart our knowledge on the next generation and make a real difference to our learners and the community.

We are recruiting for an accredited Mental Health First Aid trainer to join our RTO in delivering Mental Health First Aid at genU Training!

As a Sessional Trainer, you will conduct initial training reviews, assess learner competencies and deliver dynamic and professional training to existing and potential clients! We are looking for someone who is flexible with training delivery hours and willing to travel to deliver on-site training. 

We are offering generous hourly rates from $50 per hour commensurate with experience!

As a Sessional Trainer you will:

• Deliver high quality services to existing and potential clients
• Follow and contribute to continuous improvement
• Successful and timely completion of all documents/reporting to a high standard in terms of quality and compliance
• Have a positive contribution to the training team
• Deliver training to participants in both classroom, workplace and e-learning environments

As a Sessional Trainer you are an exceptional individual with the skills and enthusiasm to provide our learners with an engaging and meaningful learning experience. 

Essential Requirements:

• Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid Australia
• Qualifications in:
  • Mental Health First Aid
• Demonstrated experience in delivering effective training programs and conducting assessments
• Strong administration and office management skills
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel is required

Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role. 

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day. 

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following: 

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board. 
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. 
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Katelyn Wilson at **************@genu.org.au

The advertising for the role closes on the 29th of February however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.