Support After Suicide Response Lead
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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.
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Lead community education and capacity-building Provide support, counselling and service navigation to people bereaved by suicide $51.00 - 53.31 phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging 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 Opportunity Join a unique and rewarding role that combines intake, service navigation, counselling, community response, and suicide prevention into one impactful position. As part of the Gippsland Support After Suicide Postvention team, you will provide direct support to individuals bereaved by suicide while leading community education, capacity-building, and development initiatives across the Gippsland region. You will build strong referral pathways across health, social, and community services and work collaboratively with local groups to implement the Gippsland Suicide Response Community Guidelines. This role sits at the intersection of suicide postvention and prevention, helping to create connected, resilient communities that can provide meaningful support following a suicide and identify those at risk. Reporting to the Program & Practice Co-ordinator, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for individuals, families, and communities across Gippsland. You will need: Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or relevant tertiary qualification 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 (valid within the last 12 months) NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
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