StandBy Outreach Worker – Northern Territory

StandBy Outreach Worker – Northern Territory Location - Alice Springs or Darwin – must be able and willing to travel to locations when required to support communities Work Type - Part Time - 3 days per week The Role The StandBy Outreach Worker – Northern Territory will play a vital role in providing compassionate support and information to individuals and communities impacted by suicide. You'll work across diverse communities within the region, delivering direct outreach, facilitating support sessions, and helping break the stigma of suicide through psychoeducation, workshops and engagement initiatives. Experience in suicide bereavement and/or lived experience highly valued. Working closely with the StandBy Regional Coordinator and broader team, you will ensure timely responses to enquiries with planned and coordinated responses to the needs of individuals, families and communities, champion lived experience and contribute to a high standard of postvention care across the region. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality outreach and support aligned with the StandBy Model and national guidelines. Willingness to travel as and when required – at times with minimal notice and for durations of time. Provide direct support to individuals and families bereaved by suicide – face-to-face, via phone, or virtually. Obtain a Working with Vulnerable People check before commencing employment. Conduct risk assessments , develop support plans, and follow up with clients in a safe and timely manner. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance local responses, coordinate community events and provide education/training. Maintain accurate service documentation and contribute to reporting and evaluation. Participate in on-call response coordination and contribute to community crisis response when needed. Engage in regular supervision and professional development to maintain best-practice care. About You Tertiary qualification or substantial experience in psychology, counselling, social work, mental health, or related fields. Experience in suicide bereavement, trauma response, grief, or related support services. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – including facilitation and group work. Demonstrated capacity to engage with a wide range of community stakeholders. Familiarity with crisis response, risk assessment, and self‑care practices. Strong organisational and digital literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases. Willingness to travel – as required. ASIST training (desirable) – If not held, we’ll support the right applicant to obtain this qualification. Lived experience of suicide bereavement is valued and supported, where appropriate. Why Join Us? A meaningful role supporting communities through loss and recovery. A dynamic and supportive national team environment. Ongoing professional development, supervision and wellbeing support. Flexible work arrangements and salary packaging benefits. Benefits for Youturn Team Members We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals. Enjoy access to generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 , plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take‑home pay , offering you even greater advantages such as partial exemptions for Remote Area Benefits, Relocation Expenses and Car Parking (if eligible). Wellness Leave : Recharge with paid wellness leave each year (pro‑rated). Paid Parental Leave : Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service. Annual Leave Loading : Receive additional pay with annual leave loading. How to Apply If you’re passionate about making a difference and helping communities respond to suicide with care and coordination, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your experience and interest in the role. Youturn encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience. We are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and respectful recruitment process, and if we can support you with any adjustments to help you fully participate, please let us know in your application or contact us at ***********@youturn.org.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr