• Part Time (38 hours per fortnight), ongoing role based at Coburg and Prahran
• Join a dedicated team with supportive leadership
• Oversee the Earn & Learn Program to lead & mentor trainees

About the opportunity

As the Lead Educator, Workforce Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of the Earn & Learn Program, which offers traineeships to people studying a Certificate IV in Mental Health or a related field. Uniting offers traineeships across multiple sites in Metropolitan Melbourne, Ballarat, Horsham and Gippsland.

In this role you will provide support and mentorship to trainees across our mental health programs. You will develop and deliver tailored education packages to meet their learning needs and help them flourish as they work alongside completing their studies. You will also engage in the ongoing coordination and development of the Earn & Learn Program in conjunction with the Department of Health.

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What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $49.28 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or Centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
• Great locations in either Coburg or Prahran, close to public transport links.

About you

You have a Certificate IV in Mental Health along with extensive experience working in the mental health sector or a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, Youth Work or other health related discipline.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated understanding of the mental health and wellbeing sector.
• Previous experience in providing supervision to staff and/or trainees.
• Strong leadership skills and experience
• The ability to work effectively with management, staff and stakeholders

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact James McGregor, Team Leader – AOD MH Training & Capacity Building on 0466 845 224 or via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Lead Educator - Workforce Development - Coburg / Prahran enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.