JOB DESCRIPTION

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 a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

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• Wellways is looking for passionate Murray residents to join our StandBy team as postvention support workers on a casual, on call basis
• Support communities and individuals bereaved by suicide
• $51.81 (SCHADS Level 3, pay point 4, inclusive of casual loading) + applicable penalty rates + 12% superannuation + salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

StandBy is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program, dedicated to supporting people and communities impacted by suicide. Delivered locally through Wellways, StandBy works alongside individuals, families and communities to provide timely, person-centred support and connection.

As a StandBy Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in providing compassionate, practical support to people who have been impacted or bereaved by suicide across the Murray region. You’ll respond to support requests, offer information and connection to services, and help people navigate their grief in a way that feels safe and respectful.

This position works collaboratively with the StandBy Coordinator to deliver individual and group support, contribute to community development activities, and participate in workshops and events that strengthen local awareness and capacity. The role includes some after-hours and weekend work and may involve travel, including overnight stays, to ensure support reaches those who need it most.

Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.

We are currently looking for new team members to join our team to support participants in the Albury, Benalla, Mildura, Shepparton or Wangaratta.

About you

You bring compassion, professionalism and emotional insight to your work, and you’re comfortable supporting people during times of distress and uncertainty.

You’re skilled at creating safe spaces and communicating with warmth, empathy and respect. You value teamwork, reflection and continuous learning, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives following suicide bereavement.

You will also have:

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications and/or considerable demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with people impacted or bereaved through suicide and/or supporting those impacted by trauma and grief.
• Demonstrated, well developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience and skills in person centred, trauma informed, crisis support, and self-care practices.
• Evidence of working rights within Australia
• Evidence of, or willingness to obtain, a National Police Check (no older than 12 months), Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Emma Knapp on 0422 079 393

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment

Job Description Summary

Support those within the community who have been impacted or bereaved through suicide.

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. We 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.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select “Apply” below to complete your application.

Applications Close

14/12/2025