Workplace Trainer SAS

Archdiocese of Brisbane; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits up to 18,550

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Archdiocese of Brisbane’s Centacare is seeking a Workplace Trainer for the Single Assessment Service (SAS) team. The role supports workforce capability and consistent aged care assessment across statewide locations, with a hybrid model requiring three days in an office and up to two days remote.

You will design, deliver and evaluate structured learning programs, ensuring staff meet MACLearning requirements and My Aged Care standards, while backfilling as needed as a Clinical Assessor.

Qualifications

• Tertiary health-related qualification; RN preferred.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration or membership of a relevant professional association.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116).
• Experience delivering training within health, aged care, disability or community services.
• Knowledge of My Aged Care assessment framework and MACLearning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured onboarding training to SAS staff and refreshers on assessment practice, IAT use and Guide.
• Obtain MACLearning training, competency requirements and Clinical Assessor Delegate certification.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and development to strengthen statewide assessment practice.
• Develop scenario-based training resources aligned with My Aged Care requirements.
• Identify workforce capability gaps and implement targeted training and support strategies.
• Support MACLearning modules completion and ensure training evidence is maintained.
• Coordinate training priorities with SAS leadership and align schedules with operations.

Job description

Centacare is seeking a Workplace Trainer to join our Single Assessment Service (SAS) team. Reporting to the Head of Assessment Services, you will play a key role in building workforce capability and supporting consistent, high-quality aged care assessment practice across our statewide teams.

About Us

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3000 and operates in many locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year.

About The Role

As a key member of the SAS Leadership Team you will design, deliver and evaluate structured learning programs that ensure SAS staff develop and maintain the knowledge, skills and competency required to deliver high-quality aged care needs assessments in line with the My Aged Care Assessment Manual, MACLearning requirements and My Aged Care standards. The role strengthens consistent practice across assessment, Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) use, referral processes and delegate decision requirements. Provide backfill support as a Clinical Assessor and conduct triage and assessments as directed to support service delivery and meet operational requirements.

Location

This is a hybrid, statewide role reporting into the Head of Assessment Services (SAS). The position is based at a Centacare office 3 days per week, with up to 2 days per week working from home.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Deliver structured onboarding training to new SAS staff, together with regular training and refresher sessions covering assessment practice, IAT use and the IAT Guide, support plan writing, referral processes, delegate decision requirements and relevant program updates.
• Successful completion of all required MACLearning training, competency requirements and certification to obtain and maintain Clinical Assessor Delegate status as a requirement of the role.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and targeted development to strengthen consistent statewide assessment practice, first-time assessment quality and workforce capability.
• Develop engaging, scenario-based training resources, guidance materials and learning tools using real assessment examples and aligned with My Aged Care requirements.
• Identify workforce capability gaps and recurring practice issues through quality assurance audits, performance monitoring and practice reviews, and implement targeted training and support strategies.
• Support workforce completion of required MACLearning modules and mandatory SAS training, maintain evidence of workforce training and competency, and contribute to quality assurance, clinical audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Work with SAS leadership and the Senior Clinical Assessor Specialist to identify emerging practice issues, coordinate training priorities and align training schedules with operational service requirements.
• Support workforce capability to meet Department KPI timeframes for triage and assessments; address workflow challenges including CHSP interim referrals, Support at Home transition and End of Life assessments; provide monthly training and workforce capability reports; and undertake Clinical Assessor backfill, including triage and assessments, as directed.

About you

You are a confident facilitator and experienced health or aged care professional who can translate workforce capability needs into practical training interventions and enjoys helping others strengthen their skills and assessment practice.

You Will Bring

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline directly related to health, aged care or a related specialist area; Registered Nurse qualifications with current AHPRA registration are preferred.
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration or membership of a relevant professional association.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.
• Experience delivering training within health, aged care, disability or community services.
• Knowledge of the My Aged Care assessment framework, My Aged Care Assessment Manual and needs-based assessment principles.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to analyse workforce capability needs and design practical, targeted training interventions.
• A commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Mandatory requirements

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain relevant clearances, certifications and role-specific competencies, including:

• Current driver's licence
• First Aid/CPR
• Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Australian Police check
• Evidence of Australian working rights
• Mandatory WHS and organisational training

What we offer

• Salary Packaging benefits up to 18,550 per year, increasing your take home pay.
• A meaningful opportunity to influence the capability of a statewide aged care assessment workforce.
• A role combining clinical expertise, training, coaching and workforce development.
• The opportunity to contribute to improved assessment quality and outcomes for older Australians.
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced clinical and operational leaders.
• Employee Assistance Program.

As a requirement of the role, you will also be required to successfully complete all relevant MACLearning training, competency requirements and certification to obtain and maintain Clinical Assessor Delegate status.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults