Role overview
Touching Base is recruiting an organised, motivated Australian-based sex worker to volunteer for our role of Training Coordinator.
This key peer role is central to developing, updating, coordinating, and co-delivering Touching Base training presentations and workshops. These include our Professional Development & Awareness Training (PDAT) and Service Provider Awareness Training (SPAT) online workshops.
This is primarily a volunteer role, but we do pay our Training presenters a fee of $60 an hour when they are delivering Touching Base workshops.
Time commitment and travel opportunities
The role requires a commitment of approximately 1-3 hours per week.
This depends on if we have a workshop coming up or not; with another 3 hours a week (paid) required on training weeks.
Our online workshops are generally delivered on a workday during the afternoon (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
There is the potential for interstate travel if chosen to go to the Scarlet Alliance National Forum to represent Touching Base. We sometimes also receive requests to deliver “in-person” PDAT and/or SPAT workshops within Australia.
In these situations costs for flights, taxis and accommodation are covered, along with payment/reimbursement if you purchase food/beverages (up to the relevant ATO per diem rates).
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Facilitation & Content
Co-present SPAT and PDAT workshops, manage the development of new training modules, update current course materials, and summarise participant evaluations.
Administration & Logistics
Manage the training@touchingbase.org email account, issue training quotes, coordinate facilitators, organise venue bookings, prepare promotional materials, and keep the workshop calendar up to date.
Participant & Peer Engagement
Check sex worker eligibility for PDAT workshops, manage the PDAT Alumni discussion forum, record attendance, issue certificates, and actively promote Touching Base membership during sessions.
Operations & Funding
Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager on registration payments, receive ongoing supervision/support, assist in drafting grant submissions for training funding, and drive continuous improvement across all tasks.
Values
Perform all duties in direct alignment with Touching Base’s Vision and Values.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
- Current or former sex worker
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Self motivated
- Tech savvy (we use Google Workspace and Moodle training software)
Key Selection Criteria
Communication & Facilitation
Confident public speaker capable of co-presenting sensitive material online and in person to sex workers, disability service providers and allied health professionals.
Organisational Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage email correspondence, training calendars, payment verification, and event logistics efficiently.
Application Process
Applications are open until 30th September 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief expression of interest highlighting your relevant training, administrative and facilitation background to our Operations Manager: Saul Isbister, operations@touchingbase.org or phone 0499054400 if you’d like to discuss further before applying.