Casual Seminar Presenter
Position Title: Seminar Presenter
FTE: Casual
Portfolio: Wellbeing & Education
Position reports to: Education Manager
Supporting School Communities across South Australia
SMG offers ongoing pastoral and practical support through chaplaincy and wellbeing services to school communities in partnership with the combined Christian community and other organisations.
SMG Vision
Young people and school communities across South Australia discovering Purpose, Value and Hope.
Position Summary:
To support the delivery of high-quality, values-based seminars, workshops, shows and programs that promote social and emotional learning, wellbeing, and personal development across diverse community and educational settings.
The duties associated with this position include the following:
Delivery of high-quality, values-based seminars, workshops, shows, and programs that promote social and emotional learning, wellbeing, and personal development across diverse community and educational settings
Delivery of Christian and values-based seminars, workshops, and programs within educational and care settings (Reception to Year 12)
Assist with the preparation, setup, and pack-down of equipment, resources, and materials for each seminar or presentatio
Work collaboratively and positively as part of the Wellbeing Education team to ensure effective program delivery
Support the creation of social media content, including photography and video recording, where required
Travel to regional areas of South Australia as needed to support program deliver
Communicate efficiently and promptly with the Education Manager (or their representative) regarding all seminars, including pre-seminar planning, logistics, and post-seminar feedback
Learn and rehearse new scripts, program materials, and workshop content as required; ensure thorough preparation for each seminar or presentation
Participate in opportunities to promote and share the range of SMG offerings available to support wellbeing in schools and community settings
Qualifications/Experiences
Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related fields(desirable)
Relevant experience of performing arts (desirable)
Person Specification
Public speaking experience
Experience working within a school environment (desirable)
Experience working with children and young people
Generation of ideas which demonstrate creativity, flair and an adventurous approach to ministry
Experience working with audio visual equipment (desirable)
Performance Goals
Deliver a positive experience for program participants and stakeholders
Actively contribute to a highly engaged, collaborative team culture
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee/volunteer of Schools Ministry Group you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of conduct. Which is provided during induction phase of employment.
As a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:
provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people
promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services
ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe
provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge
act as a positive role model for children and young people
report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse, by personnel as well as external individuals to management
report any breaches of policy by other personnel, however minor, to managemen
act on and report any incidents of racism as outlined in our Code of Conduct
support children and young people to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights
Conditions of Employment
the successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check plus Criminal History Records Check where applicable.
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care full training before commencement (provided by SMG as needed
our organisation undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks (where applicable)
In addition to the duties outlined above, you are also required to perform such other duties as may be directed by your supervisor or management provided these are within your competency or training.
