The Perks

• Located in Launceston
• Salary packaging
• 4 days a week

Who are we?

After more than four decades of service to the Tasmanian community, Lifeline Tasmania remains steadfastly committed to our vision of a resilient Tasmania free of suicide.

Lifeline has been operating in Tasmania since 1973, commencing as two chapters (Lifeline North West and Lifeline Hobart) which merged in 2012 to form Lifeline Tasmania, we are now a single organisation incorporated in Tasmania, with state-wide reach and community connections.

Lifeline Tasmania’s values of Respect, Care and Support, Optimism, Inclusion and Social Leadership provide a framework of behaviours that guide the way we interact with each other, our clients and the community.

The Opportunity

Lifeline Tasmania's Chats program offers a variety of services to Tasmanian's, from group and individual social support through to allied health - social work and counselling services.

There is something for everyone in the Chats program and we are now on the hunt for our next Program Officer!

This part-time opportunity will be responsible for supporting the effective operations of the Chats program and its recipients, raising community awareness, and providing comprehensive and detailed intake assessments for potential participants. Collaborating with participants and their representatives around support needs and service requirements, the Program Officer will annually assess, plan and review participant set goals and strategies.

Our new Program Officer will participate in the development of regional monthly calendar of activities, maintain program databases and support staff in the effective use of the databases. Undertaking group and one on one administration, including supporting staff and volunteers with risk-assessments, transport sheets and petty cash entitlements will be a large component of this position.

Experiencing activity-based support in a fast-paced team environment, proactively engaging in services that support and contribute to the achievement of Lifeline Tasmania’s Mission and Values, what's not to love?

About You

Your fabulous interpersonal skills effectively build networks internal and external to the organisation, and your empathetic approach allows you to provide effective support and assistance to individuals, whilst embracing and respecting people's diversity.

Competent in the use of IT systems, you are a collaborative team player with highly developed organisational skills including the capacity to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines with ease.

Holding relevant qualifications in home and community aged care, demonstrated experience working in the aged care sector, a current unrestricted Tasmanian driver’s licence (candidates with an automatic license may still be considered) and you are willing, keen and able to transport our truly amazing participants in a sedan and/or small bus.

If this sounds like you, and you want to be part of our wonderful Chats team environment, keep on reading and apply today!

How to apply

For a copy of the position description, including the selection criteria, please email Sarah Gray, on [email protected]

Applications must include the following:

• a covering letter that details your interest in the role and relevant experience,
• a statement addressing the selection criteria
• details of two current work related referees.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for interview.

Applications close Monday 31st March 2025 at 5pm.