Trainer (Stay Strong Program)

 Casual Position with a health research teamHourly rate of $53.51 - $57.50 (inclusive of casual loading)Based in Adelaide Are you passionate about delivering training in digital mental health resources to improve the outcomes for First Nations people? Are you looking for a flexible, Casual opportunity that uses your strong communication and training skills?If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. Your new roleMenzies School of Health Research is looking to engage a First Nations Trainer to work within the Menzies Stay Strong program. The Stay Strong program is committed to developing, testing and delivering training in mental health promotion strategies for First Nations people.The Trainer will be specifically engaged with the e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) and the AIMhi for Youth (AIMhi-Y) projects. These projects aim to develop, promote, implement and evaluate digital mental health and related resources (including the AIMhi Stay Strong app and the AIMhi-Y app and support package) to improve mental health and wellbeing for First Nations adults and young people.The successful candidate will liaise closely with the Stay Strong team, as well as participate in delivery and evaluation of the established Stay Strong digital mental health and cross-cultural training program.This position is based Adelaide. The main duties of the Trainer involve:Actively participate with the research team to engage and consult with services, deliver training and conduct research and evaluation which is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.Provide input into, and assist with coordination of resource development activities, in collaboration with the research team.Actively upskill in digital mental health and related resources including the AIMhi Stay Strong app, the AIMhi-Y app and other support packages to participate in co-delivery of training on mental health promotion strategies. This will include maintaining current knowledge of these resources with ongoing, continuous learning and development to keep abreast of latest developments through formal, social or self- directed learning.Act as a role model for First Nations adults and young people to facilitate awareness and adoption of mental health promotion strategiesAs a trusted advisor who First Nations adults and young people can relate to, assist them with navigating mental health and well- being resources including Stay Strong digital mental health resources, while keeping in touch with their cultural heritage. Please see the Position Description for a full list of responsibilities including a list of essential selection criteria. What we would like you to bring to the roleExceptional verbal and written communication skills, sound interpersonal, self-confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, prepare basic correspondence in accordance with required formats, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Other ideal qualities:A degree in a related field (health or community services) with subsequent experience in training, or a combination of relevant experience and training.Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations in a mental health, alcohol and other drugs, primary healthcare, or education and training capacity.Demonstrated experience in cultural knowledge.Understanding of, or an ability to acquire understanding of, mental health terms and treatments, research processes and the ethical considerations for conducting research with human participants.Demonstrated experience in facilitating focus groups, workshops and training. Why MenziesMenzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:Michelle SweetSenior Research Officermichelle.sweet@menzies.edu.au How to ApplyPlease click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter stating your interest in the roleUpdated resumeA statement addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation     Closing date:  Monday 27 March 2023. Applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide suitable evidence of vaccinations to Menzies Human Resources. Special considerations:The position will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) For more information on how to apply for this position please visit https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/Information_for_applicants/  or phone 08 8946 8409   To view a Position Description please click the below link –Position Description 53 AUD Adelaide 5000

Trainer (Stay Strong Program)

  • This is an identified First Nations position
  • Hourly rate of $53.51 - $57.50 (inclusive of casual loading)
  • Based in Adelaide

 

  • Casual Position with a health research team
  • Hourly rate of $53.51 - $57.50 (inclusive of casual loading)
  • Based in Adelaide

 

Are you passionate about delivering training in digital mental health resources to improve the outcomes for First Nations people? Are you looking for a flexible, Casual opportunity that uses your strong communication and training skills?

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

 

Your new role

Menzies School of Health Research is looking to engage a First Nations Trainer to work within the Menzies Stay Strong program. The Stay Strong program is committed to developing, testing and delivering training in mental health promotion strategies for First Nations people.

The Trainer will be specifically engaged with the e-Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) and the AIMhi for Youth (AIMhi-Y) projects. These projects aim to develop, promote, implement and evaluate digital mental health and related resources (including the AIMhi Stay Strong app and the AIMhi-Y app and support package) to improve mental health and wellbeing for First Nations adults and young people.

The successful candidate will liaise closely with the Stay Strong team, as well as participate in delivery and evaluation of the established Stay Strong digital mental health and cross-cultural training program.

This position is based Adelaide.

 

The main duties of the Trainer involve:

  • Actively participate with the research team to engage and consult with services, deliver training and conduct research and evaluation which is respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
  • Provide input into, and assist with coordination of resource development activities, in collaboration with the research team.
  • Actively upskill in digital mental health and related resources including the AIMhi Stay Strong app, the AIMhi-Y app and other support packages to participate in co-delivery of training on mental health promotion strategies. This will include maintaining current knowledge of these resources with ongoing, continuous learning and development to keep abreast of latest developments through formal, social or self- directed learning.
  • Act as a role model for First Nations adults and young people to facilitate awareness and adoption of mental health promotion strategies
  • As a trusted advisor who First Nations adults and young people can relate to, assist them with navigating mental health and well- being resources including Stay Strong digital mental health resources, while keeping in touch with their cultural heritage.

 

Please see the Position Description for a full list of responsibilities including a list of essential selection criteria.

 

What we would like you to bring to the role

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, sound interpersonal, self-confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, prepare basic correspondence in accordance with required formats, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

 

Other ideal qualities:

  • A degree in a related field (health or community services) with subsequent experience in training, or a combination of relevant experience and training.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations in a mental health, alcohol and other drugs, primary healthcare, or education and training capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience in cultural knowledge.
  • Understanding of, or an ability to acquire understanding of, mental health terms and treatments, research processes and the ethical considerations for conducting research with human participants.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating focus groups, workshops and training.

 

Why Menzies

Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.

 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Michelle Sweet

Senior Research Officer

michelle.sweet@menzies.edu.au

 

How to Apply

Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.  

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  • Cover letter stating your interest in the role
  • Updated resume
  • A statement addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation   

  

Closing date:  Monday 27 March 2023.

Applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide suitable evidence of vaccinations to Menzies Human Resources.

 

Special considerations:

The position will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 

For more information on how to apply for this position please visit https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/Information_for_applicants/  or phone 08 8946 8409 

 

To view a Position Description please click the below link –

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