About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

• Melbourne Metropolitan
• $106.387p/a+ super + salary packaging avail
• Full time

About the program

StandBy Support After Suicide is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.

The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support. StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.

We are seeking a Regional Co-ordinator for this new initiative, the StandBy After Suicide program. This involves delivery of the StandBy program throughout Metropolitan Melbourne

About the role

The StandBy After Suicide Regional Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the StandBy Service across the Metropolitan Melbourne area. This includes coordinating, overseeing and delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide, community engagement, education and training, as well as leading the StandBy team in the area.

There is a full-time role and the successful applicant must reside within Melbourne

Candidate Requirements

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• leadership and program coordination
• working with people bereaved through suicide or experience in dealing with acute personal trauma and/or bereavement
• consulting and working collaboratively with communities and other stakeholders
• delivery of community development, education and capacity building initiatives
• capacity to work collaboratively with partner organisations and with the leadership of Jesuit Social Services.
• ability to work independently and flexibly according to changing needs and demands.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus $15,900 salary packaging benefits
• 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Generous leave

There is also induction, training and support provided by StandBy National.

How to Apply

The position description can be found on our website, www.jss.org.au.

For further information please contact Shaun Walsh, Manager, StandBy Support After Suicide on 0460 303 295.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter. Please apply in confidence.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.

You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

A position description is attached.