SQW Trainer

About Us

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SQW Trainer to join our Employment Services team on a casual basis, delivering training across Fortitude Valley. This role involves facilitating training 2 days per week, with delivery hours from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The Employment Services division is dedicated to generating opportunities that empower and encourage people to find gainful employment and make a positive contribution to their community.

Reporting to the Performance and Projects Lead, the SQW Trainer will deliver training to eligible participants within the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program. This role focuses on supporting both vocational and non-vocational outcomes, contributing to key performance indicators including employment placements.

Other key duties of the role will include:

• Facilitate face-to-face group and one-on-one training sessions on-site for SQW participants.
• Explore participants’ motivations, career goals and pathways.
• Identify existing skills and how they can transfer across industries or roles.
• Research and discuss local employment opportunities and the skills required.
• Support participants to update, tailor, and improve their job applications.
• Proactively engage participants in group-based learning activities.
• Maintain accurate participant records and complete required reporting in relevant systems.

About You:

The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

• Experience/ability to deliver non-accredited 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 all levels of learners.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse background.
• First Aid certification.
• Can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail and proficient in IT applications.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

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 people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

• More take-home pay through salary packaging (including meals, entertainment, and novated car leasing).
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts on shopping, lifestyle, and everyday expenses.
• Career development with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
• Recognition awards where your peers can nominate you for doing great work.
• Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Health perks like free flu shots and wellness initiatives.
• Monthly RDOs providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
• Portable Long Service Leave – earn long-service rewards that follow you, not just the job.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family

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.mtcfutureready.org.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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (funded by MTC) and Working with Children Check (funded by you).

As this role requires access to ESS Web and associated DEWR systems, you will be required to set up a myID account.