• Join us in supporting individuals, groups and communities that have been bereaved and/or impacted by suicide
• Outreach Worker to help deliver bereavement support after suicide
• NFP Values based company + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loading

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.

About this Program

StandBy Support After Suicide is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to supporting people and communities impacted by suicide. Established in 2002, StandBy operates in every state and territory.The StandBy program is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the people and communities we support. We encourage applicants with a Lived Experience of Suicide bereavement, as well as those from diverse backgrounds, including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTQIA+.

About the opportunity

The StandBy Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the StandBy Service across the ACT & Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network regions. This includes coordinating, overseeing, and delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide. You will also manage community engagement, education, and training, as well as leading the StandBy team.

About you

You will have a great understanding of the impact of suicide on individuals, groups, communities, and/or related disciplines such as trauma, grief, and loss with demonstrated evidence of sector engagement, community development and partnerships. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is desirable, however if you are the preferred applicant, you will be supported to obtain upon recruitment.

You will also need

• Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial equivalent experience in a relevant allied health or community services discipline including psychology, counselling, mental health, social work, or community development.
• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Right to Work within Australia
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• 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, we encourage you to contact Amanda Weber, on 0421 966 969

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Please provide specific information and/or examples in your cover letter of how you can meet each of the selection criteria in your application.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

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