Training Assistant - Project Search (Transition to Work)

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

Recognition and rewards program

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Career development opportunities

Positive and inclusive team

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is inviting applications for a Training Assistant to support the Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work program in Ipswich. The role helps coordinate daily learning activities, materials, and transitions between classroom and workplace environments.

You’ll work under a Job Coach to support interns across phases, including classroom learning, rotations, internships and job search. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication and inclusive support within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Blue Card is required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Demonstrated interest in supporting people with disability in learning or employment environments.
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organisation and smooth running of daily program activities, including preparation of materials, coordination of activities and supporting transitions between classroom and workplace environments.
• Under the direction of the Job Coach assist with supporting intern participation across defined program phases, including classroom learning, internship rotations, work experience placements, externships and the job search.
• Assist with the implementation of established strategies developed by Job Coaches, including task breakdowns, prompts, visual supports and reinforcement of learning.
• Under the guidance of the Job Coach and following established support strategies, provide individual and small group support to interns to assist with participation, engagement and understanding of learning activities, adjusting communication style and level of support to meet individual needs.
• Assist Job Coaches to support interns during the job search phase, including interview practice, application preparation, attending employer visits where required, and reinforcing job search routines, confidence and work readiness.
• Assist with general administrative and program support tasks, including preparation of resources and basic record keeping.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and a safe work environment, being mindful, respectful and kind.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is inviting applications for a Training Assistant to support the Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work program in Ipswich. The role helps coordinate daily learning activities, materials, and transitions between classroom and workplace environments.

You’ll work under a Job Coach to support interns across phases, including classroom learning, rotations, internships and job search. The position emphasizes teamwork, communication and inclusive support within a nonprofit setting.