Expert Health Trainer

Use your health and community services experience to inspire the next generation.

Are you passionate about helping others and ready to use your industry knowledge to make a difference in the lives of young people?

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic Expert Health Trainer to deliver engaging, practical training to secondary school students and other learners across Townsville and surrounding areas.

This is an opportunity to take your career in a rewarding direction, sharing your real-world experience while helping students develop the skills, confidence and qualifications to explore a future in Health and Community Services.

You'll spend four days each week delivering training at partner schools and the Connect 'n' Grow Health Hub, with one dedicated day for marking, planning and administration. Working hours are approximately 8am–4pm, and a car allowance is provided for this mobile role.

Why join Connect 'n' Grow?

At Connect 'n' Grow, we're passionate about creating opportunities for young people through education and meaningful industry connections.

What you'll be doing

You'll deliver engaging, practical training and assessment that helps students build confidence, develop industry-relevant skills and understand the opportunities available in Health and Community Services.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident, organised trainer who enjoys working with young people and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Delivering engaging, inclusive and practical training and assessment at partner schools and the CnG Health Hub.; Creating a positive, culturally safe and supportive learning environment.; Assessing student skills and knowledge, providing constructive feedback and supporting student progress.; Supporting Certificate III students and trainees, including workplace visits and practical competency requirements.; Completing marking, student records and assessment administration.; Participating in career expos, school holiday programs and other student engagement activities as required.; Maintaining current industry knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement of training resources and delivery.

Requirements

A current Training and Assessment (TAE) qualification.; Experience delivering and assessing vocational education and training (VET).; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.; A positive, flexible and organised approach, with the confidence to work independently.; A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and student-focused learning.; Willingness to travel to partner schools and health hubs across Townsville and surrounding areas (car allowance provided).; A current driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle.; A current Employee Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Nice to have

Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience across Health and Community Services.

Benefits

Make a genuine difference – inspire young people and help them take their first steps towards a career in Health and Community Services.; Enjoy variety and independence – work across schools and health hubs, meeting different students and making each day rewarding.; Find balance in your working week – four days delivering training at partner schools and the CnG Health Hub, plus one dedicated administration day.; Stay connected to industry – use your practical experience while continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.; Receive a car allowance – supporting the travel requirements of this mobile training role.