About the Role

Utilise your experience in case management and interest in the mining sector to deliver suicide awareness and prevention programs to mine sites across NSW. As a Field Officer / Case Manager you will directly deliver training, community development initiatives and case management support to the mining workforce to raise awareness about suicide and its impact on the mining industry. This is an extremely diverse role, where your adaptable attitude, ability to work autonomously and passion for making a difference will be absolutely essential to your success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Scheduling, coordinating and delivery of training programs to workers at mine sites across NSW
• Regular engagement with NSW mines, encouraging new sites to adopt the program and supporting active sites to become accredited
• Providing short-term case management to workers using a brokerage model
• Building relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from site workers to senior leaders
• Establishing new and managing existing relationships with external service providers - overseeing the quality, responsiveness and availability of services
• Work collaboratively with other Case Managers and Field Officers nationally, working across other industries such as construction and energy as required
• Maintain regular Field Officer and Case Management records, building a resource database for case management
• Provide site support through critical incidents or postvention

Skills & Experience required

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, and registration (or ability to gain this) with relevant professional body (AASW or AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience in case management and an in-depth knowledge of mental health
• A willingness to work with the existing ASIST intervention model
• Ability to deliver programs effectively and be comfortable speaking and presenting to groups
• A flexible and mature mindset, along with a calm, even-measured approach to working in a reactive environment
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own priorities

Benefits & Culture

This organisation fosters a friendly, honest and supportive team environment. Additional benefits include:

• An incredible opportunity to make a difference within the mining industry
• 5 weeks of annual leave, plus a monthly RDO
• Tool of the Trade Vehicle
• Appealing base salary with 12% superannuation and salary sacrificing available
• Travel insurance and income protection offered

About the Company

Our client is a national suicide prevention organisation, focused on delivering evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention programs. They deliver an integrated program of community development and support, utilising training as a tool to raise awareness about suicide and mental health in the mining industry.