Skilling Queenslanders for Work Trainer

About Us

MTC is a social enterprise that enables people to overcome barriers on their path to meaningful work. We do this through the employment, mentoring and training programs we deliver. Each year we support over 20,000 people across NSW and QLD that are vulnerable and experiencing disadvantage with new skills, confidence and opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for a trainer to join our Education and Training team. Our Education and Training team deliver a range of state and federally funded training programs from locations in the Sydney Metropolitan Area and Queensland. Our programs are structured to provide participants with the skills they need for meaningful work and further education opportunities.

Reporting to the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Coordinator, the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Trainer will be responsible for the delivery of the program throughout MTC Australia’s contracted locations such as the following:

• Logan
• Goodna
• Ipswich
• Fortitude Valley
• Strathpine
• Caboolture

. The duties of this role will include:

• ­Complete pre-training assessment and tailor program appropriately to the individual.
• Deliver face-to face training on site including:
  • Explore jobseekers goals and motivation
  • Identify jobseekers existing skills and how they transfer for other jobs or industries.
  • Assist jobseeker to update and tailor job applications for specific jobs.
  • Match jobseekers to current vacancies and assist them with job search activities.
  • Actively engage job seekers in each of the group-based activities
• Document job seeker’s engagement and participation and complete DESBT and MTC Australia reporting on relevant systems and platforms.
• Carry out work to ensure adherence to all set rules, policies and procedures of MTC and compliance with applicable regulatory standards and contractual requirements.

About You:

The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

• Experience in delivering non-accredited vocational training to disadvantaged cohorts.
• ­Knowledge of effective training methods which deliver employment outcomes.
• ­Knowledge of the Queensland local labour market.
• ­Demonstrated ability to adapt delivery mode to suit low literacy/numeracy levels.
• ­Ability to work in a contractually compliant environment.
• Sound Information Technology and administration skills.
• ­Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, and positive attitude in working with job seekers to achieve employment outcomes.
• ­First Aid Certification
• Own travel arrangements to travel across sites.

Why Choose Us

At MTC, you will have the opportunity to become a positive and lasting influence on someone’s life. The experiences, support, and training you gain here, will also help you grow as an individual and enhance your effect on the people we serve. At MTC, you can become the impact you imagine in your community.

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 customer-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter. A culture where we bring our individual and combined efforts to shape a society where everyone has the means and motivation to create a life of their choosing.

We recognise the importance of mental health and have an externally hosted Employee Assistance Program that provides our employees with confidential counselling, coaching, and leadership support for difficult life or work situations.

Join us if you are curious and self-aware, want to learn and grow, and are determined to do something that matters.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging and incentives
• Career and development opportunities
• Tailored Learning & Development
• Education Assistance Program
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid Parental leave

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Police Clearance (conducted by MTC) and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (funded by you).