Peer Worker – Suicide Prevention – Wellways Australia Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

Peer Worker – Suicide Prevention

Wellways Australia Limited
Gympie, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD
Up to $39.24 p.h. + Salary Packaging
Apply Now: https://seek.com.au/job/82734074?type=promoted&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle

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.

  • Turn your lived experience into hope for others-join our team and make a real impact
  • SCHADS 3 $39.24 per hour + penalty rates
  • Part Time (28 hours per week) opportunity based in Gympie/Emerald/Rockhampton

Warmline is a peer-led, non-clinical suicide prevention phone service for those who have attempted suicide, are struggling with suicidal thoughts, or are at risk. Guided by your personal lived experience, our peer workers offer understanding, compassion, and support in a shared space of trust and respect.

About the opportunity

Warmline Suicide Prevention Peer Workers provide a safe space where callers feel heard, validated, and supported. They assist with coping strategies, safety planning, and navigating local or online resources.

Callers can request a callback from a peer worker for support with their distress, concerns, or worries. The Suicide Prevention Team Leader will match them with a suitable peer worker, who will reach out within 48 business hours to arrange a time for a conversation. Callers can choose a one-time call or up to eight weekly scheduled calls for ongoing support.

The shift times for this role will be 1:30pm-8pm on Tuesday to Friday and 10am-2pm on Sunday (penalty rates apply).

About you

In this role, you’ll provide compassionate support to participants during both initial and scheduled outreach calls. You’ll offer helpful information, referrals, and ongoing guidance, while building strong, trusting relationships that help participants find hope, develop a positive identity, and build a meaningful life.

You’ll engage with callers to discuss their distress or suicidality and work together on safety planning. Your Team Leader will be there to support you the whole way!

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Lived experience of suicidality or suicide bereavement
  • Non-judgmental, supportive attitude and ability to empathise
  • Right to work within Australia
  • Current valid Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (Quality, Safety and You) – free online course
  • National Police Records Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check
  • 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)

What we will offer you…

  • A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
  • An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
  • Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
  • Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Griggs at [email protected]

To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter outlining your relevant lived experience and Resume, click 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Wellways Australia Limited

Job Salary

Up to $39.24 p.h. + Salary Packaging

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