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Mental Health First Aid International (t/a MHFA Australia) is a global health promotion charity dedicated to the provision of evidence-based education programs that increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and help people develop the skills they need to encourage people to seek professional help.

We support a global movement across 30 countries of organisations dedicated to mental health literacy and early intervention to reduce the impact of psychological distress and mental health problems in families, communities, educational settings, and workplaces.

1. Deliver Instructor Training courses to prospective Licensed Instructors and upskills to current Licensed Instructors.
2. Assess, review, approve and provide correspondence to applicants for submitted applications for Mental Health First Aid Australia Training.
3. Administer internal systems to manage customer accounts, feedback and license/accreditation status, and use evidence to inform decision-making and provide strategic guidance.
4. Develop and maintain the quality standards of Licensed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructors and Mental Health First Aid Aiders.
5. Provide Instructor support, consultation, and communications.
6. Provide culturally capable specialist expertise and review resources as part of curriculum development.

To perform this role:

• It is essential the incumbent be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.  Mental Health First Aid International considers being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)/ sub-35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act (SA)/s 41 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)/s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training, education, and continuous professional development, with a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. 
• Demonstrated commitment to lived experience in service design and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience providing support and advice to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peers or colleagues, in a mentoring or coaching capacity.

An offer to work a hybrid model if Melbourne based or fully remote for other locations and attractive NFP salary packaging. You will work with a team that is open, collaborative and out-come driven, who is invested in your growth and development.

Mental Health First Aid International (t/a MHFA Australia) is a global health promotion charity dedicated to the provision of evidence-based education programs that increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and help people develop the skills they need to encourage people to seek professional help.

We support a global movement across 30 countries of organisations dedicated to mental health literacy and early intervention to reduce the impact of psychological distress and mental health problems in families, communities, educational settings, and workplaces.

1. Using project management methodologies to lead, scope and manage project deliverables for ‘in market’ and ‘new to market’ courses to meet required standards within set timeframes.
2. Effectively translate research and evaluation curriculum information and design and build Mental Health First Aid training courses for a wide range of audiences and learning needs.
3. Design and support the build phase of eLearning course solutions in line with curriculum materials by collaborating with educational technologists or vendors.
4. Conduct peer reviews of eLearning modules, digital artifacts and course print materials to ensure quality of deliverables.
5. Work with Subject Matter Experts to develop eLearning activities and assessments, write scripts and capture eLearning content.
6. Review and produce innovative learning content to support the quality uplift of core and specialised programs ensuring the application of contemporary learning and development practices.

With a demonstrated commitment to lived experience in service design and delivery you will:

• Be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. Mental Health First Aid International considers being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)/ sub-35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act (SA)/s 41 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)/s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Have a minimum 5+ years’ experience in the development and delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult and youth education curriculum.
• Be experienced with the production of digital learning resources that include but are not limited to the use of video and multimedia production techniques e.g., script writing, storyboarding, talent selection.
• Possess excellent communication skills to forge and lead collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries including key stakeholders from internal and external academic, industry, and diverse cultural groups.

An offer to work a hybrid model if Melbourne based or fully remote for other locations and attractive NFP salary packaging. You will work with a team that is open, collaborative and out-come driven, who is invested in your growth and development.