About you

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling (or an equivalent human services discipline), with eligibility for registration or membership with the relevant professional body where applicable.
• Substantial experience in the mental health, suicide prevention or suicide postvention sector, with a strong understanding of the impacts of suicide bereavement on individuals, families and communities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing high-performing teams, delivering training and support, and effectively managing difficult conversations, employee relations matters and performance concerns.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive practice, including an understanding of suicide risk assessment, safety planning and responding to complex presentations.
• Strong understanding of the issues affecting individuals and communities experiencing vulnerability, trauma, grief and bereavement, including children and young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other priority populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of workforce wellbeing principles, including the impacts of vicarious trauma and cumulative exposure when working in suicide postvention.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve service outcomes, monitor performance and contribute to continuous quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience using client management systems, databases and data reporting systems.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, analyse information and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

The successful applicant must also have a valid National Police Clearance, WA Working with Childrens Check and a WA Driver's Licence. 

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. The organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary. 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.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. 

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also :- 

• Starting salary $123,123 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave 

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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Apply Now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

For further information please contact Jennifer Murphy at Jennifer.Murphy @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!   

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

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.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.