Suicide Prevention

Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the role

The Community Liaison Officer facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and interventions and to coordinate post-vention efforts including providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities throughout the Goldfields Region.

The Community Liaison Officer will support the implementation of the Goldfields Region Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention plan. This position does not have any direct service functions to individuals.

About you

To be considered for this position you must have:

• Hold qualification in community service, social work or relevant human services/mental health area and/or nationally accredited training in suicide prevention;
• Ability to facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and training;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to consult, coordinate and liaise with a range of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging with all people in a cultural competent manner;
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Goldfields Region;
• An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and knowledge of suicide prevention strategies;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
• Current Police Certificate (within 3 months);
• Current WA "C" Class drivers' Licence;
• Current Working with Children Check;

Employee Benefits - Working with Bega Garnbirringu Health Services

• 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
• Above Award remuneration rates;
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
• Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
• Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.
• Long Service Leave after 7 years;
• Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
• Leadership Development program;
• Flexible work environment;
• Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
• Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
• Regular staff appreciation functions;

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Appointment:

Provide Bega Garnbirringu Health Service with the following requirements prior to commencement of employment;

• Valid Working With Children Check (WA)
• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

Application Instructions:

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