• Contract Duration: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
• Contract Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Work hours: Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm
• Location: Darwin
• Salary: $94,306.27 - $105,684.68 plus superannuation

About AMSANT

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) is the peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services (ACCHS) in the Northern Territory. We aim to grow a strong Aboriginal community controlled primary health care sector.

We walk alongside our members to champion the rights of Aboriginal people to self-determine their health futures. Our work strengthens local leadership, influences national policy, and builds systems that support better health outcomes for our communities.

Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team supports member services to support the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory.

We focus on the whole person—spirit, body, mind, family, culture, country and community. The SEWB team supports the SEWB and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) workforce, helps services respond to grief, loss and trauma, and leads suicide prevention and healing work that is grounded in Aboriginal community control. Together with our partners, we work to make sure Aboriginal people can access safe, culturally strong care close to home.

We work alongside our member services to build skills and confidence in SEWB, mental health, AOD and trauma-informed care.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals). 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

The filling of the SEWB Suicide Postvention Facilitator position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT). The SEWB Suicide Postvention Facilitator position is therefore only open to Aboriginal applicants.

Role Description

The position delivers training, professional development, and workforce support activities across the Northern Territory. The SEWB Suicide Postvention Facilitator will primarily focus on delivering suicide postvention workshops and support Member Services to develop and implement Postvention response protocols in their communities. The SEWB Suicide Postvention Facilitator may also be required to support the facilitation of other AMSANT SEWB training packages and workforce development activities.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with ACCHS and key stakeholders to support access to Suicide Postvention, Prevention and SEWB training programs, resources and workforce support initiatives delivered both face-to-face and online
2. Work collaboratively within the SEWB team to develop, review and facilitate culturally responsive, trauma-informed training packages, resources and workforce mentoring that support the practical application of learning outcomes
3. Alongside the SEWB Suicide Prevention team, support Member Services to develop and implement postvention response protocols within their communities
4. Maintain and strengthen knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Postvention and SEWB training through self-directed learning, evidence-based research and professional development.
5. Contribute to projects, initiatives, and activities that support best practice in the Suicide Prevention, Postvention, and SEWB sectors, as directed by the SEWB Manager and/or SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator. 
6. Collect, collate and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, reporting requirements, sector forums and research projects as required.
7. Undertake other duties as directed by the SEWB Manager and/or the SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator.

Selection Criteria (Qualifications & Attributes)

Essential

1. Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in one or more of the following (or related) disciplines: suicide prevention, mental health, training and assessment, social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB), social work, alcohol and other drugs or counselling.
2. Possess a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, histories and the ongoing impacts of colonisation, including the social, emotional and health impacts experienced by Aboriginal communities, families and individuals, as well as the factors contributing to and impacts of suicide for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Northern Territory.
3. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with a good understanding of trauma informed practice and engaging sensitively and appropriately with individuals, groups and communities impacted by suicide, grief, loss and trauma.
4. Demonstrated ability to facilitate training and support learning outcomes in cross-cultural environments with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal community members, health professionals and senior managers.
5. Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills that support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
6. Demonstrated ability to reflect on practice and apply evidence-based approaches to improve program quality and outcomes.
7. Knowledge and proven ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
8. Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote locations by plane or vehicle.

Desirable

1. Experience working in an Aboriginal-controlled organisation.
2. Have completed, or be willing to undertake, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and training in trauma-informed care or related fields.

Additional information:

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• ·Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply:

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at [email protected] using the subject line: SEWB Suicide Postvention Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.