Expert Health Trainer

About the role

Connect 'n' Grow is looking for an Expert Health Trainer to deliver practical training and assessment to secondary school students and other learners in Townsville and surrounding areas. The role uses real-world experience in Health and Community Services to help students build confidence and qualifications. You work four days a week delivering training at partner schools and the Connect 'n' Grow Health Hub, with one day for marking, planning and administration, roughly 8am to 4pm, with a car allowance for this mobile role.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and practical training and assessment at partner schools and the Health Hub
• Create a positive, culturally safe and supportive learning environment
• Assess student skills and knowledge, give constructive feedback and support student progress
• Support Certificate III students and trainees, including workplace visits and practical competency requirements
• Complete marking, student records and assessment administration
• Take part in career expos, school holiday programs and other student engagement activities as required
• Maintain current industry knowledge and contribute to improving training resources and delivery

Required profile

• A current Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification
• Experience delivering and assessing vocational education and training (VET)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Willingness to travel to partner schools and health hubs across Townsville and surrounding areas
• A current driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle
• Desirable: relevant qualifications and/or industry experience in Health and Community Services

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds
• Positive, flexible and organised approach, able to work independently
• Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and student-focused learning

What we offer

• Car allowance to cover travel for the mobile role
• Work across schools and health hubs, with variety and independence
• Four days of training delivery and one dedicated administration day