Mental Health Educator
Job No:
268349
Location:
Broome, WA
- Build capacity in Mental Health to make a difference in Aboriginal communities and “Close the Gap” in Aboriginal Mental Health Outcomes
- Work for a regional Aboriginal community-controlled health service that values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge and experience
- Earn a salary package circa $122,180 p.a. + superannuation! Package includes relocation assistance, annual airfare allowance and more!
- FIFO working opportunities available from anywhere in Australia for the right candidate! KAMS will cover your flights and accommodation!
About KAMS
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community-controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 5 remote Aboriginal communities across the region and being the lead agency for headspace Broome since 2008.
KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 34 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in Aboriginal Health.
For more information, please visit our website: https://kams.org.au/
The Opportunity
KAMS is looking for a full-time Mental Health Educator based in the Kimberley region, Western Australia.
This role is responsible for providing job-ready education to Social and Emotional Wellbeing Health Workers, reporting to the RTO Senior Manager, and ensuring compliance with national standards.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning the Certificate IV Mental Health training program and related programs as directed
- Delivering the Mental Health curriculum in accordance with national RTO standards
- Delivering training in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with adult learning principles
- Conducting assessments in line with RTO standards and providing timely feedback
- Participating in student evaluations and conducting end of qualification reviews for continuous improvement
- Managing classroom activities and ensuring all compliance activities are completed by students
- Working with the literacy and numeracy support officer to assist students as needed
- Ensuring training materials are updated and facilities are prepared for student commencement
To read the full position description, please click here.
Why You’ll Be Great in this Role
To be considered for this role, you will hold (at a minimum) a Certificate IV in Mental Health Training as well as a current TAE40116 qualification. You will have extensive experience in the mental health sector and the demonstrated ability to teach adults in the vocational education sector.
Though not essential, experience in teaching Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded. A strong understanding of Aboriginal culture will be considered essential for this position.
Critical to your success in this position will be your ability to multitask when faced with competing priorities, your resilience, and your interpersonal skills. As you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all materials and programs are delivered in compliance with KAMS RTO standards, your organisational skills will also be a valuable asset.
Be Rewarded
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package circa $122,180 per annum + superannuation, the package comprises of a host of benefits, including:
- Relocation assistance by negotiation to help you make this vibrant regional community your new home
- Accommodation allowance up to $13,000 per annum
- Electricity allowance up to $1,440 per annum
- District allowance of up to $2,920 per annum for singles or $5,840 per annum for candidates with dependents
- Annual airfare allowance of $1,285
- Mobile phone allowance of $50 per month
FIFO arrangements are also available for negotiation! KAMS will cover flights and accommodation!
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the prospect of educating the next generation of mental health workers, we want to hear from you - Apply now!