Community Pathway Program Trainer

MTC FutureReady; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Banking Program

Discounts on everyday expenses

ME Days

Career development

Recognition awards

Counselling via EAP

Health perks

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MTC FutureReady is seeking a casual Community Pathway Program Trainer to deliver non-accredited employability skills training to at-risk young people as part of the GROW WELL MELBOURNE Project. The role is one day per week on Fridays, from 08:30 to 16:30, extending from 30 October 2026 to 20 November 2027, and focuses on building work readiness, confidence and employability skills.

Reporting to the National Program Manager, you will support career planning, resume preparation and interview

Qualifications

• Experience in youth engagement and delivering training to at-risk youth is preferred.
• Knowledge of employability skills and pathways to education or employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver non-accredited employability skills training to at-risk young people as part of the GROW WELL MELBOURNE Project.
• Facilitate engaging, learner-centred sessions to build work readiness, communication and teamwork.
• Support participants with career planning, resumes and interview skills to improve outcomes.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and participation.
• Identify learning needs and provide mentoring and constructive feedback throughout the program.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting in line with project requirements.
• Foster relationships with participants and stakeholders to promote engagement and successful completion.

Job description

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation.Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role

The Community Pathway Program Trainer delivers non-accredited employability skills training to at-risk young people in conjunction with the GROW WELL MELBOURNE Project. This casual position is well suited to individuals seeking to give back to their community while supporting young people to achieve positive life outcomes. The role focuses on building participants' work readiness, confidence, and employability skills to support pathways into employment or further education.

The position is required one day per week every Friday, commencing 30th October 2026 and concluding 20th November 2027 – 08:30am to 04:30pm

Reporting to the National Program Manager, key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Deliver engaging, non-accredited employability skills training to at-risk young people participating in the GROW WELL MELBOURNE Project.
• Facilitate interactive and learner-centred sessions that build job readiness skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and workplace professionalism.
• Support participants with career planning, job search activities, resume preparation, and interview skills to improve employment outcomes.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes confidence, motivation, participation, and personal growth.
• Identify individual learning needs, barriers, and support requirements, providing mentoring, encouragement, and constructive feedback throughout the program.
• Maintain accurate participant records, attendance data, progress notes, and reporting documentation in line with project requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with participants, internal teams, community stakeholders, and support services to promote engagement, retention, successful program completion, and positive transitions into employment, further education, training, or other pathways.

About You

The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

• Understanding of youth engagement principles and the barriers experienced by at-risk and disadvantaged young people.
• Knowledge of employability skills, workforce readiness, and pathways to employment, education and training.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, learner-centred training methodologies, and strategies to support diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), child safety, duty of care obligations, and safe work practices.
• Awareness of local community services, support networks, and referral pathways available to young people.
• Ensure compliance with MTC's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Information Security Management System (ISO 27001), organisational policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture through participation in WHS consultation, performance and professional development activities, and by carrying out duties in accordance with MTC's values and expectations.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

• More take-home pay through salary packaging (including meals, entertainment and novated car leasing).
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Access to Workplace Banking Program
• Discounts on shopping, lifestyle, and everyday expenses.
• ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
• Career development with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
• Recognition awards where your peers can nominate you for doing great work.
• Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Health perks like free flu shots and wellness initiatives.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family