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 who 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 deliver training and assessment services to a wide range of participants. This role is a part-time position of 30 hours per week. 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 https://mhcc.org.au/training
The Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor is responsible for:
• Planning, preparation and delivery of accredited courses and professional development training
• Assessment marking and validation processes for accredited courses
• Assisting in the development and review of training and assessment materials and strategies
Selection Criteria
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience training in a vocational environment utilising an engaging and "think on your feet" training delivery style and applying adult learning principles
• Current industry work experience in the community mental health sector
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional and industry currency
• Evidence of compliance with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) standards
• Administration experience - attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• High level skills in Microsoft Office software applications
• Based in Sydney with willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required
Desirable, but not essential
• Not-for-profit experience or knowledge
• RTO experience
• Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment
• Lived experience of mental health distress/recovery/service access and direct experience in the provision of peer work will be highly regarded
• Current NSW driver's 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, which can increase your take-home pay by allowing up to $15,900 of your salary to be tax-free, subject to eligibility and current ATO guidelines.
• 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. The salary range is $62,000-$67,000, equivalent to a full-time annual salary of $80,000-$85,000 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 a pre-employment Criminal History Check as a condition of employment.
Applications close: Sunday 10 August 2025
• Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered
• Full job description is available from our website via mhcc.org.au
• 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: office@mhcc.org.au
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
