Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 1st Jun 2021
We are a values-based organisation. We stand for Honesty, Acceptance, Fairness, Commitment and Participation.
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to ensure people have access to the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
StandBy operates nationally by partnering with local organisations, engaging their expertise within the community to deliver the most effective and culturally suitable support after a suicide for each individual circumstance. Locally tailored community workshops and education programs are provided to increase awareness of suicide and suicide bereavement to help enable communities to support one another.
The StandBy Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the StandBy Service across the Western NSW Region. The role has a strong community focus and the coordinator will be responsible for partnering with local organisations to deliver educational activities and workshops across the region, as well as coordinating and delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide. The incumbent will be provided with training in the delivery of established Standby workshops.
To apply and to download a copy of the position description please click apply now & enter ref code: 5511866.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Zoe Evans - Regional Manager 0418 585 916.
We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. 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.