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• Casual hours
• Based at Footscray and Richmond with some travel to other sites.
• $66.53 (inclusive of casual loading), plus super.
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey House Victoria

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House Victoria we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About this role

You will contribute to the training and development of adult learners who are undertaking studies in the Diploma or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other drugs or employees within the alcohol and other drugs and allied workforces including Odyssey staff and clinicians. The role may also contribute to the revision and evaluation of learning and assessment materials and strategies related to the delivery of first aid competencies.

Willingness to travel within 120km of Melbourne CBD will be highly regarded!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating training and assessment of the first aid competencies to diverse groups of adult learners
• Liaising with a team of student administrators and coordinators for the scheduling of first aid training programs
• Ensuring all assessment outcomes are recorded accurately in the Odyssey student management system within defined timelines
• Ensuring that all training and assessment and related student administration carried out meets the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework, Standards of the National VET Regulator and funding agreements of the Department of Education and Training Skills First Contract
• Participating in activities that aim to promote and improve ways of working including validation, moderation, and quality assurance processes.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Key Selection Criteria

We are looking for an experienced individual to deliver the training and assessment of First Aid and CPR.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Hold TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
2. Hold relevant and current competencies in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
3. Demonstrate currency and maintenance of required first aid industry experience.
4. Proven ability to engage successfully with diverse adult learners and use adaptive methods to ensure success of learners.
5. Ability to draw on professional and clinical expertise and practice to implement engaging training and assessment of First Aid competencies.
6. Ability to liaise and communicate effectively within a team committed to excellent customer service and quality outcomes.
7. Ability to write or edit learning and assessment materials, apply sound instructional design, either collaboratively or independently.
8. Proven understanding of the vocational education and training system, including the requirements of DET: Skills First funding contracts and the National VET Regulator.
9. Proven ability to solve problems and conflict situations within the workplace.
10. Knowledge and commitment to professional and agency ethics, boundaries, and practices.
11. Knowledge and commitment to professional requirements of the Australian Resuscitation Council, agency ethics, boundaries, and practices.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by enabling:

• Satisfaction of working within a team of committed professionals
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Application information

Please apply directly via our career’s website via the "Apply Now" (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).

Applications should be addressed to Carol Williams, Manager – Odyssey Institute, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Carol Williams on 0438 048 843, or at [email protected] using the subject line: First Aid Trainer Assessor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so, please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.