Expert Health Trainer

Connect n Grow; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Connect 'n' Grow is seeking an Expert Health Trainer to deliver engaging, practical training to secondary students across Townsville and surrounding areas. You will share real-world health and community services experience, helping learners gain confidence, skills and qualifications for a future in the sector.

Four days per week are spent delivering training at partner schools and the Connect 'n' Grow Health Hub, with one admin day for marking and planning.

Qualifications

• A current Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification.
• Experience delivering and assessing vocational education and training (VET).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• A positive, flexible and organised approach, with the confidence to work independently.
• A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and student-focused learning.
• Willingness to travel to partner schools and health hubs across Townsville and surrounding areas (car allowance provided).
• A current driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience across Health and Community Services.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, inclusive and practical training and assessment at partner schools and the CnG Health Hub.
• Creating a positive, culturally safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assessing student skills and knowledge, providing constructive feedback and supporting student progress.
• Supporting Certificate III students and trainees, including workplace visits and practical competency requirements.
• Completing marking, student records and assessment administration.
• Participating in career expos, school holiday programs and other student engagement activities as required.
• Maintaining current industry knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement of training resources and delivery.

Skills

Student engagement

Communication skills

Organised

Independent working

Cultural sensitivity

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Blue Card

Health & Community Services experience

Education

TAE Training & Assessment

Job description

Use your health and community services experience to inspire the next generation.

Are you passionate about helping others and ready to use your industry knowledge to make a difference in the lives of young people?

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic Expert Health Trainer to deliver engaging, practical training to secondary school students and other learners across Townsville and surrounding areas.

This is an opportunity to take your career in a rewarding direction, sharing your real-world experience while helping students develop the skills, confidence and qualifications to explore a future in Health and Community Services.

You'll spend four days each week delivering training at partner schools and the Connect 'n' Grow Health Hub, with one dedicated day for marking, planning and administration. Working hours are approximately 8am–4pm, and a car allowance is provided for this mobile role.

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're passionate about creating opportunities for young people through education and meaningful industry connections.

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a genuine difference – inspire young people and help them take their first steps towards a career in Health and Community Services.
• Enjoy variety and independence – work across schools and health hubs, meeting different students and making each day rewarding.
• Find balance in your working week – four days delivering training at partner schools and the CnG Health Hub, plus one dedicated administration day.
• Stay connected to industry – use your practical experience while continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Receive a car allowance – supporting the travel requirements of this mobile training role.

Job Description

Full-Time | Townsville, QLD | 4 Days Training Delivery | 1 Admin Day | Car Allowance

What you'll be doing

You'll deliver engaging, practical training and assessment that helps students build confidence, develop industry-relevant skills and understand the opportunities available in Health and Community Services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, inclusive and practical training and assessment at partner schools and the CnG Health Hub.
• Creating a positive, culturally safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assessing student skills and knowledge, providing constructive feedback and supporting student progress.
• Supporting Certificate III students and trainees, including workplace visits and practical competency requirements.
• Completing marking, student records and assessment administration.
• Participating in career expos, school holiday programs and other student engagement activities as required.
• Maintaining current industry knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement of training resources and delivery.

Qualifications

What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident, organised trainer who enjoys working with young people and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

• A current Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification.
• Experience delivering and assessing vocational education and training (VET).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• A positive, flexible and organised approach, with the confidence to work independently.
• A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and student-focused learning.
• Willingness to travel to partner schools and health hubs across Townsville and surrounding areas (car allowance provided).
• A current driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience across Health and Community Services.

Additional Information

Ready to make your experience count?

If you're passionate about Health and Community Services and love the idea of helping young people discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Connect 'n' Grow and help shape the next generation of health and community services professionals.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe'reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.