StandBy Response Worker | StandBy Support After Suicide | BrisbaneEmployment Term: CasualLocation: Brisbane North AND Brisbane South with flexibility to travel across the PHN regionRemuneration: $*****p/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare QueenslandAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing.Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.As a StandBy Response Worker, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let's make a meaningful difference, together!Your part in our UnitingCare teamStandBy - Support After Suicide provides support to anyone bereaved or impacted by a death by suicide, including individuals, families, witnesses, first responders, workplaces and community groups.StandBy offers free face-to-face and/or telephone support, and fully funded education and training to build community awareness and resilience.Key Responsibilities:Providing trauma informed, non-clinical support to a client bereaved by a death by suicideParticipating in the delivery of workshops and training, and community events on issues related to suicide bereavement and the StandBy ServiceRecord all necessary data and client case notes in accordance with StandBy policies and proceduresAssist with planning the activities of the StandBy team and perform other duties as required by the Service LeaderAs this rewarding role is in a specialist area, you will be provided with guidance and training through debriefing, external supervision, team meetings and professional development opportunities.What makes a difference for us?Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated knowledge, practical experience and skill in critical incident response/psychological first aidUnderstanding of grief and bereavement through a trauma informed lensDemonstrated well-developed interpersonal, communication,



negotiation and conflict resolution skillsDemonstrated awareness of reflective practice and self-careApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is desirable, however will be provided to successful applicantCurrent Queensland Driver LicenceWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)Reside within the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN, specifically the Ipswich or Toowoomba region, and have flexibility to travel across the PHNOnly those who reside in the PHNs and meet the role requirements above will be considered.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.What makes a difference for you?Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards,



strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyJoining our FaDS, team, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Protected workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
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📌 Standby Response Worker (Brisbane)
🏢 Unitingcare
📍 Brisbane