about the organisation

Thorne Harbour Health (THH) is an LGBTIQ+ community-controlled health organisation governed by our members and accountable to the communities we serve.

About the program

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health & AOD Workforce Development (LGBTIQ+ MH WFD) Training Program is a Victorian State Government-funded initiative aimed at addressing inequities in mental health outcomes for the LGBTIQ+ community. This state-wide train the trainer program is designed to enhance the capacity of the mental health and AOD workforce to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services.

About the role

The LGBTIQ+ Mental Health Workforce Development Trainer will work with the Thorne Harbour Health Training and Capacity Building Team Leader and Senior Trainer to deliver a coordinated evidence-based state-wide Train the Trainer training program, with a primary goal to improve LGBTIQ+ sensitivity, reduce stigma and discrimination, and build mental health sector capacity to meet the health needs of LGBTIQ+ Victorians. LGBTIQ+ community members will play a key role in the co-design and co-delivery of all training in partnership with targeted mental health professionals with individual sector specific knowledge.

For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, see the attachment below or visit our website.

Note: this is an 8-month, fixed term contract position, ending 31 October 2025.

We offer generous salary packaging and a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

For further information, contact Alex Sturman, Training and Capacity Building Team Leader on 0437 601 885 or [email protected], using the subject line: Trainer / Resource Developers x2 - LGBTIQ+ Mental Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants from our LGBTIQ+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thorne Harbour Health is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.