Are you interested in connecting with a dynamic, growing organisation making a positive difference? Research Assistant to Nina Sunday
'I’m in my gap year between
'Other members of the team – 6 of us at different times - make me feel like a valued member of the team, despite my having minimal previous office experience.
About the role
'The Research Assistant works closely with Nina Sunday, our Founder and Managing Director. She has won an award for innovation and learning and is highly-respected among her peers.
'Ensuring our clients find the best training solution for their goals and outcomes, then delivering a training solution to match, is how we operate.
'They might want to create a high-performing team, be more efficient and productive, perhaps even resolve team conflict and issues. It’s important work. We’re making a difference.
'Most days I spend a few hours on the phone doing market research with clients whose companies have done training with us in the past or have requested information. Most people appreciate how we keep in regular contact, every 3 months or so.
'Recently we needed to order more squeeze balls, a gift to every participant. Rather than re-order the same, I was responsible for the re-ordering and artwork approval for a brain-shaped squeeze ball with our logo; (an improvement on a simple round white ball.)
'We have what we call, ‘Multimedia Fridays’ when we focus on video, PowerPoint or webinar product development. Some weekends I’ve assisted on a video shoot of Nina Sunday for our video-based training.
'Perhaps I can put it down to Brainpower Training’s systems, procedures and checklists that I got up to speed quickly. I feel as if I’m achieving something. I feel an enormous sense of satisfaction.
'Whoever takes my place when I go travelling . . . well all I can say is, they can consider themselves lucky to have landed this role.'
While we are open to receiving CVs for any topic, any capital city, for possible future needs, here are our current vacancies:
1. Business Writing Facilitator in Brisbane.
As well as the qualities listed below, you'll also need a qualification either in English, Literature, Languages, Linguistics or Journalism. Perhaps you started your career as a secondary English Teacher and moved into a corporate training role.2. Selling Skills Facilitator in Brisbane and Melbourne.
As well as the qualities listed below, you'll also need a successful track record as a Sales Rep or BDM in a range of products and services, progressing to Sales Manager. You'll need to demonstrate you were a 'super salesperson', above the others in the team.About Brainpower Training freelance Facilitators:
- tertiary qualified - Degree or Diploma
- Cert IV in Training and Workplace Assessment
- NLP qualification
- coaching qualification (an advantage)
- high-level corporate training track record
- understand importance of leading with questions, avoiding 'telling'
- uses multi-sensory, brain-based Adult Learning including fun, coloured pens, flipcharts, background music, interaction
- love learning, love people, a 'warm' personality
- generate enthusiasm for the topic and inspire application
- able to tailor the same message for different levels
- impeccable grooming and personal presentation
- firm grasp of current leadership issues and team dynamics
- keep up to date with reading in topics they facilitate
- have active membership with at least one professional organisation e.g. AITD, AIPF, AHRI, NSAA, AIM or equivalent
If you are a tertiary qualified, experienced, interactive Facilitator with the 'wow' factor, then please send your CV with photo to: info@brainpowertraining.com.au
Recruiting now for Jan 2011 start:
Research Assistant to Nina Sunday
- four-five days per week, flexible hours
- 8 week contract- possible option to renew
Who should apply?
Are you . . .
- in a gap period after Uni and your first professional career role?
- good at English and writing?
- in the top percentile of HSC results e.g. UAI 89+
- a people person, happy to chat on the phone?
- living close to Frenchs Forest?
- great at customer service and getting things done?
- interested in multimedia
- wanting to work in a fun, fresh and professional environment?
To get a feel for the role, please read these personal statements from former Research Assistants:
'Soon I move to Brisbane to take up my first business analyst role with a Tier 2 accounting firm. I value this Research Assistant role during this gap period between university and commencing my professional career.
'The atmosphere at Brainpower is stimulating and fast–paced. A typical morning is touching base by phone with past, present and future clients. 'Group morning tea around 11 am is an opportunity to refresh and catch up with the six members of the office support team.
'Afternoons provide fun and variety through multiple projects, whether editing Nina Sunday’s latest ebook, copying multimedia, or getting ready to send company marketing information via e-mail or post.
'Here at Brainpower, we grow and evolve as a company, and as individuals. Our weekly ‘continuous improvement’ meeting ensures procedures are constantly refined, processes streamlined. It is a well-oiled machine with a group dynamic that’s motivating.
'Even in the few months I’ve been here, I’ve noticed a positive evolution in company culture. As well I’ve gained ongoing training in the Brainpower topics e.g. Time Management, Customer Service, Business Communication, which will benefit me in my future professional career.
'With Nina as our inspirational Leader, and a Support Team that’s warm and friendly, I’ve been allowed to demonstrate initiative and responsibility.'
Shaun, Research Assistant to Nina Sunday, June 2010
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'I’m in my gap year between
'Other members of the team – 6 of us at different times - make me feel like a valued member of the team, despite my having minimal previous office experience.
About the role
'The Research Assistant works closely with Nina Sunday, our Founder and Managing Director. She has won an award for innovation and learning and is highly-respected among her peers.
'Ensuring our clients find the best training solution for their goals and outcomes, then delivering a training solution to match, is how we operate.
'They might want to create a high-performing team, be more efficient and productive, perhaps even resolve team conflict and issues. It’s important work. We’re making a difference.
'Most days I spend a few hours on the phone doing market research with clients whose companies have done training with us in the past or have requested information. Most people appreciate how we keep in regular contact, every 3 months or so.
'Recently we needed to order more squeeze balls, a gift to every participant. Rather than re-order the same, I was responsible for the re-ordering and artwork approval for a brain-shaped squeeze ball with our logo; (an improvement on a simple round white ball.)
'We have what we call, ‘Multimedia Fridays’ when we focus on video, PowerPoint or webinar product development. Some weekends I’ve assisted on a video shoot of Nina Sunday for our video-based training.
'Perhaps I can put it down to Brainpower Training’s systems, procedures and checklists that I got up to speed quickly. I feel as if I’m achieving something. I feel an enormous sense of satisfaction.
'Whoever takes my place when I go travelling . . . well all I can say is, they can consider themselves lucky to have landed this role.'
Melanie, Research Assistant to Nina Sunday, June 2009
To find out more or apply for the role, please e-mail your CV and brief cover letter