- Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
- Part-time max term (0.8 FTE) opportunity ending 30 June 2027
- $113821.50 + 12% Super + Sal Packaging + Remote Allowances

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The role of StandBy Postvention Coordinator oversees and coordinates the professional implementation and delivery of suicide postvention support within the Pilbara region of WA. You will deliver a high quality and responsive service to individuals, couples, families and groups who have been impacted by suicide. This involves delivering culturally appropriate, person centred and trauma informed interventions including initial support and brief counselling to people bereaved by suicide, assisting them in dealing with immediate needs presenting, and accessing other supports needed within the community.

Liaison with the local community and building strong collaborative relationships with a range of key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality postvention service that is appropriately tailored to the needs, demographics, and cultural makeup of each community is also a big part of this role. You will be expected to develop and deliver community education in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement to build community capacity and overall raise awareness about suicide postvention.

This is a part time (30 hours per week - 0.8 FTE) max term position based in Karratha, ending 30 June 2027. Workplace location is potentially flexible within the Pilbara region.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

- Tertiary qualifications in community development, social work, counselling or related social science area (or equivalent demonstrated practical experience)
- Experience in delivering direct support to people in crisis, assessing their specific needs, and working closely with local service providers to ensure clients can access what they need
- Ability to deliver training and education to community members and groups




- Demonstrated ability to build strong and collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people
- Ability to work effectively independently, including conducting outreach visits, managing own work priorities and leading a service response across the region.
- Skills and experience in responding to trauma and suicide bereavement will be highly regarded

You also must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year; a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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For further information please contact Hayley Harris at ••••@anglicarewa.org.au

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

Safeguarding Children & Young People: Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

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📌 Standby Response Coordinator Pilbara (Karratha)
🏢 Anglicare WA
📍 Karratha