Identified (Indigenous) Suicide Prevention Peer Coordinator
vor 1 Tag
About The Program We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peer Coordinator to lead a culturally grounded, community-connected approach to suicide prevention within the TRISP program. About The Opportunity As the Peer Coordinator, you will draw on your own lived experience of suicide distress, loss or recovery as well as your cultural knowledge with an understanding of local protocols, ways of knowing, being and doing. You will help create culturally safe, welcoming pathways for community to engage, while supporting a peer-led model that is trauma-informed, non-clinical and centred on hope, self-determination and recovery. Key Responsibilities Build connection through lived experience, cultural knowledge and community relationships Strengthen and integrate community responses to distress and suicidality by expanding referral pathways Promote education and training and support culturally grounded, community-led approaches to safety and wellbeing To be Successful You Will Need: Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bring a lived experience of suicide distress, bereavement or recovery and is ready to use this safely and purposefully in this peer role Hold cultural knowledge, cultural authority or community connection relevant to supporting local people Strong communication skills and the ability to engage across diverse community settings Passionate about elevating cultural strengths, community leadership and holistic approaches to wellbeing Pre-Employment Requirements Relevant qualifications or experience in mental health or community services sector (e.g., Certificate IV in Health/Mental Health or Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work) Lived experience of suicidality or suicide bereavement Right to work within Australia NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course National Police Records Check NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children’s Check What We Will Offer You A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued Paid Cultural Leave An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment Salary packaging up to $15,899 enabling you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed 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 Contact For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nicki Griggs at . To view the full Position Description and submit your cover letter and application, click APPLY . Applications Close 16/12/2025 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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vor 1 Tag
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