The Community Liaison Officer facilitates the delivery of suicide prevention education and interventions and coordinates postvention efforts, including providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities throughout the Goldfields Region. The Community Liaison Officer will support the implementation of the Goldfields Region Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention plan. This position does not have any direct service functions to individuals.
COMPETENCY PROFILE FOR THIS POSITION Competencies are the specific knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to successfully undertake this role. The profile is used for recruitment, performance review, planning, and training and development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential: Hold qualification in community service, social work, or relevant human services/mental health area and/or nationally accredited training in suicide prevention. Ability to facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and training. Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to consult, coordinate, and liaise with a range of stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging with all people in a culturally competent manner. Ability to travel regularly throughout Goldfields Region. An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and knowledge of suicide prevention strategies. Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, Bega employees, and liaise effectively with key stakeholders. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy. Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities. Current C Class Drivers Licence. Valid Working with Children Check (WA). National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months). Current CPR certificate. Desirable: Experience working within a project management framework. Possess Certificate IV Training & Assessment.
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