Community Collaboratives Coordinator

Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first
• SCHADS 5B ($51-$53.31 pa) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Griffith/Wagga Wagga NSW

About the opportunity

We're seeking a passionate and community-focused Coordinator to lead Suicide Prevention Community Collaboratives in Griffith and Wagga Wagga.

In this role, you'll bring together local members, organisations and stakeholders to build resilience, strengthen connections and support suicide safer communities. You'll manage memberships, facilitate collaboration, run community consultations and drive activities aligned with the Collaborative's Strategic Plan, ensuring long-term sustainability.

If you're skilled in stakeholder engagement, community development, and project coordination and want to make a real difference we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in Community Engagement and/or Suicide Prevention.
• Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally a minimum of Certificate IV qualification.
• Experience with program planning, development coordination and delivery.
• Experience with data collection and reporting, production of high-level plans
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake significant travel for the role including overnight stays in rural locations
• Appropriate IT skills, including knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

What we offer

• Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose. Here, you can thrive while making a genuine difference. We hold respect for every individual close to our hearts, and we cherish the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.
• Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that's not just diverse, but also equitable and socially inclusive. We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring, and we actively promote an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.
• Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option, which lets you allocate up to $15,899 of your salary for specific expenses before taxes kick in. This means more financial flexibility for you to allocate funds toward things like rent, mortgage payments, or car leasing.
• Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Indulge in the joys of life with our meal and entertainment allowance, available through salary packaging. You can enjoy up to $2,650 per annum to savor delightful meals and experiences with your loved ones, all while saving on taxes.
• Employee Assistance Program: We understand that life comes with its challenges, and your well-being is important to us. As part of our commitment to your holistic health, you and your family have access to our Employee Assistance Program. It's a supportive resource designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and resilience.

Join us, and not only will you find a fulfilling career, but you'll also discover a host of benefits that enrich your personal and professional life. We're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven community where your well-being and success matter most. Your journey towards a better future starts here.

Why us?

Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across 93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who would like to be a part of this.

Apply now by submitting your up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the key criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Judith McGill at

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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.