Peer Coordinator – Suicide Prevention

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 3.3B ($39.24 per hour + super + salary packaging benefits)
• Part Time (30.4hr per week) role based in Rockhampton QLD

About the program

The TRISP (Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention) program will deliver a peer led prevention model that is trauma informed, non-clinical and outreach based, aimed at engaging and supporting people in priority populations by building the capacity of those they connect with to reduce the risk of suicide. This program will provide and coordinate suicide prevention training and awareness raising initiatives to key family, friends, workplaces, community and sporting groups in the community, building knowledge on how to help recognise increased distress and facilitate pathways to support for people who are at risk of suicide.

This service will value add to existing initiatives and facilitate the development of suicide prevention community actions plans empowering communities to develop integrated and coordinated responses when a person is a suicide risk or when someone has died by suicide.

About the opportunity

The TRISP Suicide Prevention Peer Coordinators will focus on building connection and support coordination for people in distress, utilising community engagement principles and shared resources, expanding referral pathways and promoting education and training to strengthen and integrate community responses to distress and suicidality.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience of suicidality or suicide bereavement
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health and other social service sectors or willingness to develop that knowledge
• Experience with data collection and reporting, including the ethical handling of data
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally Certificate IV qualification (Health/Mental Health, &/OR Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work)
• Right to work within Australia
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children’s Check

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that’s not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It’s a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you’ll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalie White at [email protected]

Download the full Position Description from our careers page by clicking APPLY.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways