Suicide Prevention Community Engagement 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 suicidal crisis or behaviours 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 a newly created team in an organisation that truly puts people first
• SCHADS Level 4B ($43.08-$46.35ph) + super + salary packaging benefits
• Full time opportunity based in Wagga Wagga NSW

About The Program
The Aftercare service is a non-clinical support service focused on providing psychosocial support to people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. Wellways works in partnership with the community and other organisations to deliver this vital service in the Murrumbidgee region.

About The Opportunity
In this newly created role, the
Suicide Prevention Community Engagement Coordinator
will work closely with the Aftercare team to promote the Aftercare service and build and support referral pathways into the program. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement Worker will achieve this by:

• Working alongside the Aftercare team to ensure the service is responsive to community needs and has community at the heart of all its decisions.
• Establishing referral pathways with a broad range of health, social and community services that people may need to support their recovery following a suicide attempt or crisis
• Identifying and facilitating opportunities that promote the inclusion of, and build the capacity of, people and community groups to access Aftercare services and achieve healthy, strong and connected communities.

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, including the ethical handling of data
• Experience working in a mental health related role with men in rural regions, young people or children and with LGBTQIA+ communities is highly regarded
• Right to work within Australia
• Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid)

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 have a purpose-driven culture and remain committed to our mission of creating inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

We maintain an equitable and inclusive work environment and offer a range of benefits to all employees such as ongoing training, salary packaging, a meal and entertainment allowance and an employee assistance program.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Judith McGill at
Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

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.
If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
Job Description Summary
Culture
We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How To Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close
27/08/2025