Education Officer

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond.
Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and evaluate education and training programs
• Deliver education and support programs
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders in the AOD sector
• Prepare timely and relevant written reports (e.g. for The Department of Health or other publications)
• Undertake wider administrative duties of the Program as well as the organisation more broadly as required in consultation with the Workforce Development Manager.

Essential
 A content related degree.
 Experience in a relevant field as a teacher/ trainer
 Clinical experience in the alcohol and drug field or sound understanding of current alcohol and drug issues
 Capacity to design curricula, deliver and evaluate courses
 Well-developed word processing (Microsoft Office suite), PowerPoint and other computer skills
 Demonstrated capacity to conceptualise and manage projects
 Demonstrated capacity to contribute to tender submissions and secure other sources of funding from
involvement in relevant networks
 Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
 Well-developed oral presentation skills

Desirable
 Experience in the delivery of education and support programs
 Experience in mental health
 A certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
 Post-graduate degree in health, social or behaviour sciences field
 Understanding key aspects of RTO operations
 Experience in the development of online educational resources
 Well-developed computer skills in relevant online & web based applications and video editing tools
 Experience in supporting the preparation of grant and tender submissions