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 suicidal crisis or behaviours 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 a newly created team in an organisation that truly puts people first
• SCHADS Level 4B ($43.08-$46.35ph) + super + salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Wagga Wagga NSW

About the program

The Aftercare service is a non-clinical support service focused on providing psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. Wellways works in partnership with the community and other organisations to deliver this vital service in the Murrumbidgee region.

About the opportunity

In this newly created role, the Suicide Prevention Community Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the Aftercare team to promote the Aftercare service and build and support referral pathways into the program. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement Worker will achieve this by:

• Working alongside the Aftercare team to ensure the service is responsive to community needs and has community at the heart of all its decisions.
• Establishing referral pathways with a broad range of health, social and community services that people may need to support their recovery following a suicide attempt or crisis
• Identifying and facilitating opportunities that promote the inclusion of, and build the capacity of, people and community groups to access Aftercare services and achieve healthy, strong and connected communities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in Community Engagement and/or Suicide Prevention
• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally a minimum of Certificate IV qualification
• Experience with program planning, development coordination and delivery.
• Experience with data collection and reporting, including the ethical handling of data
• Experience working in a mental health related role with men in rural regions, young people or children and with LGBTQIA+ communities is highly regarded
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We have a purpose-driven culture and remain committed to our mission of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

We maintain an equitable and inclusive work environment and offer a range of benefits to all employees such as ongoing training, salary packaging, a meal and entertainment allowance and an employee assistance program.

*Please apply by submitting your up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter addressing the key criteria of the role*

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Team Leader, Angus Drysdale at [email protected]

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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.

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