Key Points:

Promote and develop a successful Peer Education program
Work with an exceptional group of volunteers
be part of a small, energetic team

About the Role:

In this role you will manage, deliver and monitor a statewide Peer Education program for older Tasmanians.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will have direct responsibility for:

Recruiting, training and supporting volunteer Peer Educators
Developing and updating resource materials for Peer Educators
Promoting Peer Educator led information sessions to target audiences
Maintaining records, monitoring  and reporting on the project deliverables
Developing effective stakeholder partnerships
Contributing to the development and implementation of project plans

Skills and Experience:

Knowledge and understanding of Peer Education principles and adult learning
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with volunteers
Highly developed oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
Highly developed organisational and time management skills
Experience in project management
Knowledge of WHS requirements and experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Capacity to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders

Benefits and culture

If you enjoy working as part of a small, energetic team in a flexible workplace then this role will suit you.  We often work to tight deadlines and this can mean putting your hand to a range of duties to support the team. If you care about the wellbeing of older people in our community there is great scope for making a difference in this role.

About COTA Tasmania

COTA Tasmania (The Council on the Ageing [Tas] Inc) is a not-for-profit organisation and part of the federated network of COTA’s Australia wide. COTA promotes, improves and upholds the rights and interests of older Tasmanians, with a focus on the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

We are guided by the following principles:

to maximise the economic, social and political participation of older Tasmanians
to challenge ageism in Tasmania, reject negative stereotypes and promote positive views of ageing
to redress discrimination and disadvantage in Tasmania
to promote interdependence across generations
to encourage and support services that  are valued by older people.

A copy of the position description can be found on our website at www.cotatas.org.au/about-us/careers/

For further information pls contact Deb Lewis at debral@cotatas.org.au or Sue Leitch at suel@cotatas.org.au
Applications close on Sunday 19th July.

For further information pls contact Deb Lewis at debral@cotatas.org.au or Sue Leitch at suel@cotatas.org.au
Applications close on Sunday 19th July.