Teacher of Mental Health

**BE PASSIONATE. HAVE PURPOSE. MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER CHOICE THE RIGHT ONE.**
- Opportunity to deliver online courses in real-time across NSW
- Flexible arrangements including work from home and a choice of day/evening work
- Multiple casual opportunities available with a base hourly rate of $84.69

**ABOUT TAFE NSW**
TAFE NSW’s purpose is to skill the workforce of the future. It is Australia's leading provider of vocational education and training with over 500,000 annual enrolments and a proud history of setting the benchmark for quality service. As the NSW public provider, it supports the NSW Government's priority to grow skills for the economy and jobs of tomorrow.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
We have a number of casual opportunities available in our vibrant Community Services department for motivated and engaged individuals with current industry knowledge, qualifications and experience in Mental Health and/or Counselling. You will join a large team delivering various online courses throughout the day and evening. Flexibility is key in this role, with the ability to work from home and a wide selection of teaching options.

**ABOUT YOU**
You hold relevant qualifications in Mental Health and/or Counselling and adult education (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or above). You possess current sector knowledge and extensive experience in Mental Health and/or Counselling and are committed to maintaining industry currency. You have demonstrated experience in establishing relationships with and providing exceptional customer service to diverse individuals in a virtual environment. You pride yourself on your exceptional communication skills and your ability to facilitate adult learning. You are motivated and engaged to assist and support others to achieve their highest potential.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
To be considered for this role you need to meet the following essential requirements:

- Vocational qualifications in Mental Health and/or Counselling (Diploma level or above)
- Minimum three years post-qualification experience in the Mental Health and/or Counselling industry, gained no longer than five years ago
- Certificate IV TAE40116 or equivalent and a commitment to maintaining competency
- Effective and flexible communication skills to liaise within a range of environments
- Commitment to maintaining and developing technical currency + VET knowledge and skills
- Commitment and ability to facilitate learning in a virtual adult environment
- Commitment to quality customer service + ability to contribute to a team environment

**APPLY NOW**
1. Current Resume (PDF)
2. Cover Letter addressing the Essential Requirements (PDF) (max. two pages)
3. Responses to the Targeted Question below (250 words max.)

For full details about this role, please review the Position Description and Information Package.

**CLOSING DATE Sunday, 30th April at 11:59pm**

**TARGETED QUESTION**
Briefly outline your professional experience within a virtual team environment. What motivates you to want to teach within this environment?

**WANT TO LEARN MORE?**
We will be holding two virtual information sessions across Microsoft Teams for individuals looking to gain further details about the role:

- Thursday, 30th March 1pm - 2pm
- Thursday, 27th April 1pm - 2pm

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**
A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite of anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. More information on The Working with Children Check (WWCC) can be found at Office of the Children’s Guardian.