StandBy Outreach Metro Team Lead

Introduction:

• Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
• Part-time max term contract (0.8 FTE) opportunity based in Albany
• $99469.50 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

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StandBy Support After Suicide is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to supporting people and communities affected by suicide. Anglicare WA coordinates and delivers the StandBy service across Western Australia. StandBy provides support to people impacted by suicide, works closely and collaboratively with other agencies/bodies providing services and support to minimize duplication of effort, and builds community capacity and resilience through training and workshops. The program is guided by local steering groups, which include community stakeholders and those with lived experience.

As the StandBy Outreach Team Leader, you will assist the coordinator in a nominated region in delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide, and coordinating community engagement, education, and training, as well as other events and activities as directed by the StandBy Coordinator.

This is a part time (0.6 FTE - 22.5 hours per week) permanent opportunity based in East Perth.

About You

To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social work, Community Services, Psychology or related Social Science discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with people bereaved through suicide and/or dealing with severe personal trauma
• Demonstrated, well developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including public speaking, facilitation, consultation, and the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to undertake collaborative activities, manage community-based projects including planning and evaluation
• Ability to work autonomously or with limited guidance
• Digital skills to an intermediate level, with ability to learn new systems
• Ability to articulate personal strategies and boundaries as a way of ensuring resilience and wellbeing is maintained, especially in the face of challenging day to day work
• Experience in providing counselling to individuals, couples and families in crisis
• Knowledge of current and contemporary approaches to providing suicide postvention

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year; a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact And Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact to the lives of young people and communities across Perth.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:

• A competitive salary from $99469.50 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
• Work-life friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button   and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information about the role or the programme please contact Tracey Allam at ***email_hidden***

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.