Community Suicide Prevention Practitioner

Permanent, part-time 3 days per week

Salary -- $49.05 to $ 50.50 per hour (Pro-rata $95,655 to $ 98,493 per annum)

headspace Busselton

Relationships Australia WA is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff.

About the role

The Community Based Suicide Prevention (CBSP) activity aims to improve support and service coordination for youth at risk of suicide with a focus on youth post self-harm.

Responsibilities

Support Individuals with suicide intent;

Develop safety plans and undertake goal setting with the Individual;

Work with family and friends of the Individual to establish support networks;

Assist with connection to vocational supports and recovery focussed activities;

Establish credibility and trust within the community as an integral part of the local system;

Deliver accessible and flexible engagement via face to face, phone or virtual modalities, including the provision of Services in the community and primary care setting;

Provide professional advice and support to headspace clinicians and allied health practitioners in the delivery of specialist mental health care to young people and their families, who present with suicidality.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

Applicants should possess -

Degree level qualifications in allied health, behavioural/social sciences, social work, mental health nursing, or a related discipline.

Eligibility for membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with young people and families.

Advanced clinical skills in managing young people at risk, including suicide and violence risks.

Demonstrated experience in working with young people in complex psychosocial environments, trauma informed care practice; and providing services that are culturally secure.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people and professionals including cultural sensitively and cross cultural communication.

Why Join Us:

Unique opportunity for professional growth and experience

Competitive salary $ 95 000 - $98 000 per annum pro-rata plus superannuation

Non-for-profit organisation salary packaging – up to $18,550

Additional annual leave at year-end

Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses

We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

Please contact Rebecca Banks via email first at [email protected] for more information. Should you then have further questions, contact Rebecca on 08 6164 0680 select #1 Bunbury.

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close on Monday, 25th August 2025.

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.