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.

• Build a rewarding career with an organisation that truly puts people first!
• SCHADS 3.3B ($40.62 per hour + super + salary packaging benefits)
• 12 month contract – Parental Leave
• Part Time (30.4hr per week) role based in Emerald Qld

About the program

The TRISP (Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention) program will deliver a peer led prevention model that is trauma informed, non-clinical and outreach based, aimed at engaging and supporting people in priority populations by building the capacity of those they connect with to reduce the risk of suicide.

You will provide and coordinate suicide prevention training and awareness raising initiatives to key family, friends, workplaces, community and sporting groups on how to help recognise increased distress and facilitate pathways of support for people who are at risk of suicide.

About the opportunity

Suicide Prevention Peer Coordinator main focus is on building connection and support coordination for people in distress, utilising community engagement principles and shared resources, expanding referral pathways and promoting education and training to strengthen community responses to distress and suicidality.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lived experience of suicidality or suicide bereavement
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health and other social service sectors or willingness to develop that knowledge
• Experience with data collection and reporting, including the ethical handling of data
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications or commensurate experience in working in the mental health or community services sector, generally Certificate IV qualification (Health/Mental Health, &/OR Diploma/Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children”s Check

What we will offer you…

• 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
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Team Leader – Nicola Griggs at [email protected]

When applying, please ensure you submit a Cover Letter addressing the key criteria along with your CV.

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

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

Suicide Prevention Peer Coordinator – 12 month contract, Parental leave cover, Part Time (30.4hr per week) role based in Emerald Qld

Contract End Date

25/01/2027

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

12/12/2025