The Position

Rainbow Health Australia is a program run by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University, designed to encourage lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) health and well-being through research, knowledge translation, training, resources, policy advice, and service accreditation via the Rainbow Tick. We deliver evidence-based and engaging learning experiences that draw on research, LGBTIQ+ people's lived experiences, and inclusive practice principles in order to aid individuals and organisations in becoming more LGBTIQ+ inclusive.

The role's primary responsibility will be to develop and provide training for health and human services to support their ability to meet the needs of LGBTIQ+ service users, volunteers, and staff, including HOW2 training that assists organisations in gaining Rainbow Tick accreditation. Duties will also involve representing RHA at significant events, developing resources, and handling routine administration tasks such as emails, newsletters, and the website.

Duties

• Develop and deliver training packages, resources, communities of practice and other capacity building activities as part of Rainbow Health Australia’s capacity building programs
• Provide specialist advice on content and strategy relating to program priorities
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of research relating to LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing and inclusive practice
• Use specialised knowledge and expertise to provide advice and mentoring to support building the capacity of partner organisations

Skills/Experience

• A relevant degree with two years of post-qualification experience with demonstrated extension of theories and principles; or four years of relevant industry experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience
• Experience in the development and delivery of training
• Experience in group facilitation
• Experience in the development and/or delivery of programs that support minoritised communities
• Knowledge of research relating to LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing and inclusive practice, experience with Rainbow Tick is desirable.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Remuneration

This role is classified as Casual HEO 6 under the La Trobe Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Position description

PD - Rainbow Health Australia casual trainer - HEO6.pdf.

A position description is also attached below.

Working with Children Check

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

How to apply

Please submit an online application ONLY via La Trobe's application page, accessible via the Apply Now link, and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria located in the PD; and
• An up-to-date resume

Position Enquiries: Stacey Halls [email protected].

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker [email protected], using the subject line: Rainbow Health Australia Trainer enquiry via EthicalJobs.