About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Mental Health and Wellbeing stream which provides postvention support. Operating in Victoria and New South Wales, the project aims to develop; implement and document an effective service model that:
- Responds in an effective, compassionate, appropriate and timely manner to those bereaved by suicide, focussing on families and children, and those most marginalised in our community;
- Enhances the capacity of the health, welfare and education sectors to respond effectively to those bereaved by suicide.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to join the team as a LGBTIQA+ Project Officer tasked with establishing and maintaining a national online discussion forum for LGBTIQA+ people who are bereaved by suicide.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with the needs of people bereaved by suicide and sensitive to and understanding of the experience of LGBTIQA+ people.
Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience is required
Candidate requirements
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- An organised person able to engage appropriately and sensitively with LGBTIQA+ people bereaved by suicide. Preferred applicants identify as LGBTIQA+
- Demonstrated understanding of factors associated with higher rates of mental ill health and suicidal distress among LGBTIQA+ people
- Experience and skill in engaging appropriately on discussion forums and social media
- Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously in a small team
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position
- Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services and Switchboard VIC
- Valid Working with Children Check card
- Successful Police Check to be conducted by Jesuit Social Services prior to commencement
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing role related training and development
- An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
How to apply
- To apply for this position, please click on the Apply button
- The Position Description can be found on our website at jss.org.au
For further information please contact Louise Flynn, General Manager Support After Suicide 0413 009 531.
Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 26 September 2022.
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.
You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.