Facilitator (Identified position)

Bamara; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus leave during Christmas/New Year

Birthday leave

Yearly Flu shot

Flare Benefits discounts

Upskill opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness partner program

First Nations Perspective training

Rewards and recognition program

Job summary

Bamara is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Facilitator to deliver non vocational training and support learning in a culturally safe setting.

Role emphasizes community connection, education delivery, and supporting participants to achieve their goals through culturally informed programs.

Qualifications

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• A good understanding and knowledge of the local Indigenous culture and community
• Previous experience delivering or co-facilitating wellbeing, cultural, or mental health training is highly desirable
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent) - desirable
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients and other professionals from diverse cultures
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment
• Sound administrative skills, attention to detail and commitment to task completion
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and time management
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous culture and history
• Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and communities
• High Level verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite ability to use Chromebooks
• Experience in community support, employment services, education or social service
• Experience working with Indigenous communities
• Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
• Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check and/or Vulnerable Persons Check

Responsibilities

• Deliver non vocational training to participants referred to the courses
• Foster a culturally safe and supportive learning environment
• Empower participants to reach their goals

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Chromebooks

Job description

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

• 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Birthday leave
• Yearly Flu shot
• Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
• Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
• Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
• Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
• First Nations Perspective training
• Rewards and recognition program

Job Description

About the role

The Facilitator will be responsible for delivering non vocational training to participants referred to the courses, fostering a culturally safe and supportive learning environment that empowers participants to reach their goals. This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in recognition of the importance of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and connection to community in supporting Bamara to deliver culturally responsive education and training programs. This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Desired Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

• Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• A good understanding and knowledge of the local Indigenous culture and community
• Previous experience delivering or co-facilitating wellbeing, cultural, or mental health training is highly desirable
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent) - desirable
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients and other professionals from diverse cultures
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment
• Sound administrative skills, attention to detail and commitment to task completion
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and time management
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous culture and history
• Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and communities
• High Level verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite ability to use Chromebooks
• Experience in community support, employment services, education or social service
• Experience working with Indigenous communities
• Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
• Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check and/or Vulnerable Persons Check