Program Helpers and Program Educators – Casual roles (multiple positions)

Canberra, ACT

Register your interest today at admin@mieact.org.au          Closing Date: ongoing

• Exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation committed to delivering mental health education in the ACT and surrounding regions
• Work for an organisation that has a positive impact on the community
• Salary range: $53.85 – $64.39 per hour

 About the Organisation

Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is an innovative and well-respected mental health education organisation that was first established in 1993. MIEACT’s mission as a purpose driven, not-for-profit organisation, is to provide programs to schools, the community, and workplaces that address stigma, increase mental health knowledge and support early intervention through promoting help-seeking. While valuing its deep roots in Canberra, MIEACT’s ambition is to continue our growth outside the ACT While valuing its deep roots in the Canberra, MIEACT’s ambition is to continue our growth outside the ACT in mental health education and the safe, impactful and sustainable use of lived experience.  For further information visit www.mieact.org.au.

About the Opportunity

MIEACT is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Program Helpers and Program Educators to support the delivery of our impactful school-based mental health programs across Canberra and the ACT region. These roles are integral to the successful delivery of MIEACT’s Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program and our broader CORE school-based programs. A key component of these casual roles is the delivery of MIEACT’s programs in schools. Working closely with our MIEACT staff you will contribute to ensuring seamless program delivery that supports MIEACT’s mission to address stigma, promote help-seeking behaviours, and increase mental health awareness in young people.

What you will bring to the role

You will contribute to the implementation of MIEACT schools-based programs ranging from grade 3 to college across the ACT. As a Program Helper or Educator, you will leverage your strong organisational and planning skills, as well as your oral, interpersonal, and facilitation capabilities, to create a positive and engaging learning environment. By collaborating with schools and community stakeholders, you will help deliver programs that drive meaningful outcomes for students to support their mental health and wellbeing. Your excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills will ensure the effective delivery of our programs.

• You’ll be a team player, adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and bring a can-do approach to your work.
• Ideally you will have a solid understanding of working or engaging with vulnerable people, including people living/experiencing mental ill health.
• Tertiary qualifications in education, psychology, mental health, training, facilitation or related fields or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are desirable.
• You must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People Card status in the ACT.
• This is an extremely satisfying and rewarding opportunity to use your skills in these meaningful roles.

To register your interest please send your application to admin@mieact.org.au. Your application should include a written response to the selection criteria outlined in the attached position description for which you are applying, and a copy of your current resume.

MIEACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. MIEACT provides a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.