• Casual position, flexible hours
• Deliver training that saves lives across Darwin
• Access generous salary packaging to increase your take-home pay!

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

Mental Health First Aid training forms an integral part of this work, by skilling people in the community with skills that could save a life.

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training using MHFA Australia endorsed course materials via face to face and virtual training delivery modes to a range of different audiences. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with community members, corporate organisations and small businesses to help save lives. Join us today as part of the World’s largest humanitarian movement and help empower others in your community through a positive and relaxing learning environment.

What you will bring

• You will be a current accredited MHFA Instructor with a mental health/medical background or qualification
• You will have prior experience delivering training to a variety of clientele across a range of industries
• A high level of autonomy and strong organisational skills including time management
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is an advantage  

A current Australian Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one) are mandatory requirements for this role.

A COVID-19 vaccination is also a mandatory requirement for this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity 

• Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave. 
• Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. 
• Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses 

Further information  

This role is covered by the Educational Services (Post-Secondary education) Award, level 9. Salary from $67.51 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging. 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.  

For additional enquiries, please contact Deb Lowe on 0414 772 754 for a confidential discussion. 

Position description: Mental Health Trainer.pdf

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.