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 lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply.
Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
Full time ongoing role based in Townsville
SCAHDS Level 6B $115,000 - $120,400 + Super + Leave Loading + Salary packaging benefits
Lead community-driven suicide prevention initiatives and create lasting change
About the Role
Using a community-led approach, you will help develop and lead Suicide Prevention Community Action Plans (SPCAPs).
You will support communities to identify their priorities and turn shared ideas into practical action.
Drawing on contemporary suicide prevention frameworks, including the Black Dog Institute LifeSpan Framework, you will facilitate engagement, co-design and community development activities that strengthen suicide prevention capability and connections across the region.
You will work across diverse communities, including rural and remote areas, while supporting a strong focus on lived experience, cultural safety, collaboration and sustainable community-led change.
Build strong partnerships across Townsville and surrounding communities to support a coordinated approach to suicide prevention
Lead co-design and community engagement with diverse stakeholders
Co-develop, implement and review Suicide Prevention Community Action Plans
Facilitate community-led initiatives that increase suicide prevention awareness and strengthen local connections
Develop and support local networks to build community capability and support people experiencing distress
Provide guidance on collective impact and systems-based approaches to suicide prevention
Engage rural and remote communities and support locally relevant suicide prevention initiatives
Lead program coordination, including reporting, data collection, evaluation,



quality and continuous improvement
Foster a team-oriented team culture based on shared accountability, learning and mutual support
This role will include travel and overnight stays in rural locations around the Townsville region.
What do you need?
Extensive experience in Community Development and/or Suicide Prevention
Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally a minimum of Diploma qualification
Experience with program planning, development coordination and delivery
Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake significant travel for the role including overnight stays in rural locations
Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check (must have prior to commencement)
Right to Work within Australia and 100 Point ID
Satisfactory Police Records Check
International Police Check (if applicable)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - Quality Safety and You
If you're passionate about bringing communities together, building local capability and creating meaningful change in suicide prevention, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
Lead community-driven suicide prevention across Townsville, building partnerships, shaping local action and creating lasting change across the region.
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.
W e 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.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Zenta Martin-Szpyt, Community Development Coordinator via email at
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
Applications Close 18/09/2026
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Suicide Prevention Community Development Coordinator (Townsville)
🏢 Wellways
📍 Townsville