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 ($40.62 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits)
• Part Time (30.4hr per week) role based in our Gympie office

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
• Right to work within Australia
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module - Quality Safety and You - free online course
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children's Check
• Driver Licence
• 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 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

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.

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

To apply, please send through a copy of your resume as well as a cover letter demonstrating how your experiences and skills would suit this role.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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.