Mental Health Program Facilitator

**Mental Health Program Facilitator**

**Job Location-**Based in Sydney - but must be willing to travel.

This role includes regular travel throughout regional Australia.

**About the job**

NRL Legend Greg Inglis’ mental health organisation, Goanna Academy is challenging the way preventative mental health programs are delivered across Australian communities. As a Goanna Academy Facilitator, you will use your experience in program facilitation to provide premium experience for all communities with which we work.

If you live and breathe working in program facilitation, and want to travel, this is the role for you.

**About Us**

Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy is the first First Nations owned mental health social enterprise in Australia. The Supply Nation accredited business was founded in 2020 and is committed to reducing the stigma associated with mental health by building social capacity through education programs, story sharing and community engagement.

Our programs are endorsed by headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, underpinned by best in class mental health literacy, and focus on preventative measures, building social capacity and encouraging help seeking behaviours in higher risk groups such as youth, regional communities and First Nations people.

**The Role**
- A Goanna Academy Facilitator delivers preventative mental health programs to communities across Australia and supports program administration. Through excellence in group facilitation, building rapport, attention to detail and communication skills, you will be responsible for working across key programs with NSW Education, NGO’s, Local Government, and State Health organisations, Facilitating Goanna Academy programs at an exceptional standard._
- The role supports the day-to-day operations of the Academy through program facilitation, administration support and relationship management. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a small but well connected and fast growing team._

**Key accountabilities**
- Program facilitation of Goanna Academies Mind ED program to students grades 5 to 12.
- Undertaking program facilitation and administrative tasks for Goanna Academy across Education, Community & Workplace programs.
- Supporting program delivery through assisting with engagement activities, meetings & developing and adhering to program timelines.
- Assist with the development, preparation, collation and coordination of program materials
- Maintain records, and assist in collating and analysing data, preparing reports for evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Work with Goanna Academy team to ensure quality delivery of programs
- Engage with Government agencies and community organisations.
- Assist in the management of relationships with internal and external business units and stakeholders.
- Can do attitude Working within the team or autonomously.

**About You**

First and foremost, what we care about is your attitude: a professional hands-on and proactive approach, that is willing to grow as the organisation grows. You will be a self-motivated team player and enjoy working across a variety of programs and projects.

You will be a high energy and experienced group facilitator and educator, who understands the issues facing young people from metropolitan, regional and remote areas. What you don't know, you will be willing to learn. You will engage quickly with, and relate well to, children and young people online and in person, as well as stakeholders from education and community services, through to corporate. You will be an excellent organiser and communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with partners and your team to deliver the curriculum to a high standard. Your strengths-based approach will support the participants and delivery team with compassion, integrity, and a sense of fun. You have a commitment to social justice and the mental health of our children, youth and communities.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

- Experience in program facilitation across education and community sectors including the ability to work across age groups and cohorts to deliver engaging and inspiring workshops.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional approach to liaising with corporate partners, sponsors, suppliers and government agencies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management skills and an ability to work under pressure.
- Common sense approach, maturity, reliability and enthusiasm.
- Good analytical skills, including a growth mindset and an ability to initiate continuous improvement.
- Willingness to learn, grow and develop new skills as part of a growing organisation
- Interest in, and knowledge of the Mental Health Sector within Australia including current trends and the changing landscape.
- Must hold a