Training Development Officer

About WAAMH

The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) has been the peak body for community mental health services in Western Australia for nearly 60 years.

WAAMH believes that everyone deserves the basic human right to the resources and support services necessary for mental wellbeing, recovery and citizenship to be fully realised.

And so, through our work, WAAMH influences community attitudes, mental health priorities, policy and practice through mental health promotion, systemic advocacy and development.

About this role

• Fixed term, part-time contract (June 30 2025) with possibility of extension
• 0.7FTE (26.6 hours per week) working across Monday to Friday

The WAAMH Training Development Officer plays a pivotal role within WAAMH's Training Team and is responsible for the development of training programs delivered primarily to the Community Mental Health Sector and the wider WA community.

This position works under the direction of the Training Manager to support WAAMH's Training and Sector development functions. It is responsible for evaluating, reviewing, customising and developing training courseware and resources for semester and contract training.

Selection Criteria to be addressed

Outline experience and examples where you have demonstrated:

• Ability to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of training programs, to ensure learning content is responsive to specific learning needs
• Experience in the design, development and reviewing of high-quality training materials, that are evidence- informed and practice-focused
• Knowledge, innovation and expertise to leverage modern learning platforms and evolving technology within training development and courseware (e.g. e-learning solutions, alternate delivery methods)
• Utilised strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability and skill in building connections and engaging with members and stakeholders in the mental health or related sectors

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Certificate, Diploma or Bachelors Degree in any of the following: Psychology, Social Work, Community Services, Mental Health or Health
• Certificate, Diploma or Bachelors Degree in any of the following: Education or Training and Assessment
• Considerable and demonstrated experience in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of mental health learning and development programs
• A creative and innovative mindset with the ability to think outside the box
• Highly effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure while meeting strict and competing deadlines
• Capacity to work both independently and constructively as part of a team to meet shared objectives
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative
• Hold a current National Police Certificate

• Demonstrated experience in a Mental Health or allied Health sector education or training role
• Experience working in the community mental health, or related sector
• Lived experience of mental health issues and recovery as a consumer, carer or family member
• A culturally and/or gender and sexuality diverse background

Working for WAAMH

Our five Values - respect, self-determination, inclusion, integrity and courage - are at the heart of WAAMH. Our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold WAAMH's vision at our core.

We are committed to fostering diversity in all forms, to provide an inclusive and innovative workplace for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

We are a not-for-profit employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits
• Competitive salary and leave loading plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities

If you are passionate about contributing to mental health education and excited to become part of the WAAMH Team, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit &dquot;apply now&dquot; below).

• Current resume with details of 2 professional referees
• Cover letter addressed to Vanessa Cullen, Training Manager, outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying (limited to 2 pages)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds.

Short listed applicants will be asked to prepare a learning presentation on a given topic to share during interview.

Any questions and queries to recruitment@waamh.org.au.

Applications close on 19th August 2024, short listing will commence as applications are received.