First Aid Trainer - Darwin

• Permanent, part-time opportunity (0.4FTE)
• Travel required across greater Darwin / Northern Territory locations

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

First aid training forms an integral part of this work, by providing people in the community with first aid skills which could save a life at any time.

About the role

In this role, you will deliver and assess a range of accredited first aid courses, supporting diverse communities across urban, regional, and remote locations. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences that support positive outcomes for every participant. The role will also include supporting non-accredited training, kit and equipment management (including stock control and maintenance), and other operational duties as needed.

This role requires travel across various venues in the stated area; reliable transport is an essential requirement of the successful candidate.

What you will bring

• Strong communication skills across in-person and virtual delivery
• Engaging, professional training style
• Ability to adapt quickly and use initiative
• Well organised with strong time management and administration skills
• Confident using digital systems to support training delivery

Essential requirements

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent
• Own reliable transport
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Experience delivering to a diverse range of clients
• Understanding of ASQA compliance requirements
• Current first aid qualifications (e.g. HLTAID011 or higher)
• Experience in wilderness, remote, or outdoor first aid settings
• Ability to deliver specialised or higher-level first aid training (highly regarded)

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: Access salary packaging benefits via Maxxia; up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, helping maximise your take-home pay

Health & Wellbeing: Access resources supporting nutrition, sleep, resilience, and mindfulness, along with wellbeing programs and guided meditation

Career development: Ongoing learning, training, and professional development opportunities

Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you, in addition to a wide range of other paid leave options

Further information 

This role is covered by the Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020, Level 9. Salary from $79,020.24 FTE (pro-rata for part-time) + superannuation, plus access to salary packaging.

Cover letters should be addressed to Deb Lowe and should confirm that you meet the essential requirements as outlined above.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Deb Lowe, dlowe@redcross.org.au

(Enquiries only. Please submit applications via SEEK or our Careers page)

Applications close: Friday, 25 September 2026

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

Whilst we appreciate interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with Agencies or Agency Candidates for this role.

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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
 
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