Mental Health and Peer Work Trainer
Mental Health and Peer Work Trainer
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Job Description
About Mental Health Coordinating Council
Mental Health Coordinating Council is the peak body for mental health community-based organisations across New South Wales. We champion community-based non-government organisations that work to support better outcomes for people living with mental health conditions. Together with our members we make a positive difference in the mental health sector by driving reform sustainability and system improvements.
About the Role
MHCC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Learning and Development team. The trainer role delivers Mental Health and Mental Health Peer Work training to a wide range of participants with a focus on non-accredited professional development courses. This is a full-time role. MHCC offers a variety of professional development training across mental health-specific topics and nationally accredited Certificate qualifications in Mental Health. A full list of the training offered by MHCC can be found on our website
The Mental Health and Peer Work Trainer is responsible for:
- Planning preparation and delivery of non-accredited courses and professional development training
- Assisting in the development and review of training materials and strategies
Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in Mental Health and/or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience training in an adult learning and vocational environment utilising an engaging and think on your feet training delivery style and applying adult learning principles
- Current or recent industry work experience in the community mental health sector
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional development and industry currency
- Evidence of compliance with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) standards (accredited training only)
- Administration experience attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- High-level skills in Microsoft Office software applications
- Based in Sydney with a willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required
Desirable but not essential
- Lived experience of mental health distress/recovery/service access and direct experience in the provision of peer work will be highly regarded
- Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment (accredited training only)
- Current NSW drivers license and own vehicle
- Delivery of virtual training
- Demonstrated experience in the development and review of training materials for both face-to-face and virtual training delivery methods
About our Benefits
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options add up to $15900 to your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid wellbeing day per quarter
- A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity
- Work alongside professional and dedicated team members
- Free onsite parking
To Apply
Applications must include a cover letter and resume expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Salary is $76000-$79000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.
MHCC may contact suitable candidates prior to the application closing date. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment Criminal History Checks as a condition of employment.
Applications close: Sunday 06 July 2025
- Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered
- The full job description is available from our website via
- We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from diverse cultural backgrounds LGBTIQA people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Any inquiries regarding the position should be addressed to LD Manager Michelle Hoomans:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
