Wellbeing Officer-Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement

Join South West Healthcare and make a meaningful difference when it matters most. As a Wellbeing Officer in our Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program, you will provide trauma-informed, recovery-focused outreach support to people following a suicide attempt or experiencing suicidal distress. Based within our purpose-built Mental Health and Wellbeing facility in Hamilton, you will be part of a compassionate team helping individuals build safety, connection and hope. If you are experienced in mental health or crisis support and want a role with real impact we would love to hear from you!

Wellbeing Officer - Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE)

- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available, please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter
- Location: Hamilton Campus
- Classification: Welfare Worker Class 2
- Salary Range: $74,162.40 - $82,2971.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about walking alongside people during some of life's most vulnerable moments?

South West Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Officer to join our Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals, families and carers following a suicide attempt or during periods of suicidal distress. Helping them move toward safety, recovery and reconnection.

Based at our Hamilton Campus, you will join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care across the South West Mental Health catchment.

Working closely with our Mental Health Community Support Service and clinical teams, you will:





- Provide psychosocial outreach support to people aged 16 years and over
- Collaboratively develop safety and wellbeing plans
- Support individuals to identify goals and build practical strategies for recovery
- Connect clients with community-based services and supports
- Deliver short-term, focused outreach support (up to three months)

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build genuine therapeutic relationships that can make a lasting impact.

Some flexibility is required, with occasional work outside standard business hours (including weekends) to best meet client needs.

You will be based in Hamilton's recently opened, purpose built Mental Health and Wellbeing facility a state of the art setting designed to provide calm, therapeutic and culturally safe spaces for both consumers and staff.

What you bring

- A relevant tertiary qualification in social or community services.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting individuals in crisis or mental health concerns.
- Experience working under clinical or professional supervision.
- A strong commitment to trauma-informed and recovery oriented practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
- A current driver's licence (essential).

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:





- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment.SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.

Our Hamilton Campus located in the heart of South West Victoria, is a welcoming regional centre known for its strong agricultural roots and close-knit community. Servicing the surrounding rural region, Hamilton offers a relaxed lifestyle with modern amenities, access to beautiful parks and gardens, and proximity to the Grampians National Park, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors while staying connected to a supportive and vibrant community.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status

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