Expression of Interest: Community Conversation Table Facilitators

About the role

Community Conversations typically involve group discussions of up to 30 people where attendees share their experiences and perspectives on a research topic. Each discussion table of up to 10 people is supported by a facilitator who helps guide the conversation and ensure attendees feel comfortable contributing.

Working alongside CCIProgram staff, table facilitators help to create a respectful and inclusive discussion environment where a range of voices can be heard. Facilitators play an important role in supporting meaningful conversations that help researchers better understand community priorities and perspectives.

Facilitators are supported by the CCIProgram team and provided with a briefing prior to each event. Community Conversations are held in either an online or in-person format.

What facilitators do

Community Conversation table facilitators typically:

support small group discussions for up to ten people in breakout room or discussion table
help create a welcoming and respectful space for attendees
guide discussion using prompts provided by the CCIProgram and research team
balancing discussion so all voices have an opportunity to be heard
work alongside the table/ breakout room scribe to capture key ideas and themes raised during the discussion

Event format

Community Conversation events are delivered throughout the year and may take place in person or online, depending on the project. Most events are held in Perth, although online sessions allow attendance from people across the country. A Community Conversation event runs for two hours with additional set up/ pack down time for in-person events.

To support the facilitation process, facilitators are asked to attend a one hour briefing session in the week prior to the event. This briefing provides background on the topic, discussion prompts, and the structure of the conversation.

Who we are looking for

We welcome expressions of interest from people who:

are experienced and comfortable facilitating small group discussions
have strong communication skills, including directing conversations towards topics of focus
are interested in health and medical research and consumer perspectives
can help create an inclusive and respectful discussion environment with people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders and lived experience

Most Community Conversation events are held on Wednesdays. Our formats can be either in-person or online and events can be held either in the day or early evening (i.e. 6-8pm)

Previous facilitation experience is required.

Working with the CCIProgram

Community Conversation facilitators support events on a sessional basis as opportunities arise.

This is not an employment role. Individuals appointed to support Community Conversations provide their services as independent contractors and must be able to invoice the CCIProgram using an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Facilitators are paid for their facilitation services for each event they support at $150 for online Community Conversations or $200 for in-person Community Conversations (inclusive of the pre-event briefing).

Register your interest

If you are interested in joining the CCIProgram’s extended team of Community Conversation table facilitators, please complete the Expression of Interest form below.

Our team will review submissions and contact selected applicants to discuss the opportunity further.

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Salutation:

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Mobile Phone Number: *

Email Address: *

Postcode: *

Organisation or affiliation (if relevant):

Please briefly describe your professional background and experience (150-200 words maximum):

Have you previously facilitated group discussions or workshops?:

If you answered yes, please briefly describe your facilitation experience (150 words maximum):

How familiar are you with the concept and foundations of consumer and community involvement in health or medical research?:

Please briefly describe any experience you have with consumer and community involvement (150 words maximum):

Have you completed any training or education activities delivered by the CCIProgram or other relevant training or professional development? (you can select more than one option):

If other, please list the training or events you have attended:

Community Conversation event table facilitators are engaged as independent contractors. Do you have, or are you willing to provide an Australian Business Number (ABN)?:

Most Community Conversation events are held on Wednesdays. Our formats can be either in-person or online and events can be held either in the day or early evening (i.e. 6-8pm). Please tell us about your typical availability on Wednesdays:

Why are you interested in supporting Community Conversation events as a table facilitator? (150 - 200 words maximum):

Please provide one referee who can comment on your facilitation or engagement experience (please provide their name, organisation, email or phone numer):

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