Mental Health Trainer & Assessor

About the role

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is looking for a Mental Health Trainer & Assessor to train and upskill students on the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health, a 14-month blended online programme. The role is based in Adelaide and is casual, around 10-15 hours per month, with availability in the afternoon and evening (classes 5:30pm-9:30pm, role plays 3:00pm-9:00pm). The same position is also available in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online training sessions via Zoom and facilitate learning and assessment activities.
• Provide guidance, support and constructive feedback to learners.
• Conduct workplace placement visits and liaise with students and placement supervisors.
• Complete workplace observations and assessments, and mark assessments with feedback through an LMS.
• Maintain student, assessment and compliance records, and take part in validation and moderation sessions.
• Support students with additional learning needs and report learning difficulties.
• Help review teaching programmes and keep training aligned with the training package and RTO requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma-level or higher qualification in Mental Health, Community Services, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field.
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or an equivalent ASQA-compliant qualification.
• Previous experience delivering and assessing Diploma-level VET qualifications, preferably the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
• Experience of workplace-based assessment, student observations and placement visits.
• Current Working with Children Check and/or Police Check, as required, and a current driver's licence.
• Availability to train in the afternoon and evening, across selected weekdays.

Required skills

• Confident delivery of interactive online training via Zoom.
• Strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment and VET/RTO compliance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and learner-support skills.

What we offer

• A people-first culture and fast-paced learning across teams and projects.
• Hybrid work flexibility, with extra leave including a day off for your birthday.