• Organisation that is a winner of the XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards
• Established Not-For-Profit organisation, 98 years of trusted expertise
• Casual Hourly rate: $48.02 + 11.5% super

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking dedicated and motivated Casual Trainee Educators to join our School Services Team. The School Services programs run in many primary schools during NSW/VIC school terms and provide relationship and sexuality education programs based on a sound educational principle to assist students and families address specific questions students have around gender, sexuality, and communication.

The successful candidate, once trained, will be responsible in conducting relationship and sexuality education programs on their own for primary school students, parents, and community members as required, and will promote Interrelate programs & services.

There will be day & evening work involved during the school term, and the need for administrative tasks to be completed from home, hence you will require a home office set up. You must be able to attend compulsory training and attend the end-of-term meetings. Furthermore, you must have access to a motor vehicle, mobile phone, and a current driver's licence.

This is a casual role and the majority of the work available is weighted in School terms 2, 3 and 4.

Ideally, our successful candidate will be based in the Western and Northern Suburbs of Melbourne as the role will service schools within those LGA's.

ABOUT YOU:

If you are experienced in the delivery of workshops or training to primary school students & adults and like to run your sessions with a bit of fun to ensure engagement, this role may be for you!

As we like to keep our sessions fun, engaging and educational, you will need to be a confident individual who can improvise as you will need to tackle some curly questions that may come your way.

The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable in working autonomously with minimum supervision as employees working in the school services program are spread across different locations, and majority of the access to your team will be either online or via the phone.

You will need to be available for face to face and online sessions. Day sessions are generally between the hours of 9am to 3pm, and evening sessions are from 6pm to approx. 8.30pm.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 135,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and 98 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Tertiary qualification in Education/ Social Sciences or related field
• Experience in classroom management and working with children
• Experience in program development, implementation, and review
• Experience in group work and facilitation
• Experience in communicating sensitive/personal issues to children, students, and adults
• High-level communication, time management, and administrative skills
• Available to attend a minimum of 2 sessions a week (excluding Fridays)
• Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain
• Drivers licence and access to a vehicle

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Training, Mentoring and access to Resources
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment & team culture
• Employee Awards & Appreciation Programs

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

Applications will be reviewed week commencing 20 January 2025 with potential interviews being held the week of 10 February 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Trainee Educator - Western and Northern Suburbs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people of diverse: gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage.

If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Trainee Educator - Western and Northern Suburbs enquiry via EthicalJobs and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.