The Culture Care Connect Network Coordinator will develop and coordinate suicide prevention activities at a local level and play a key role in the development of the program, inclusive of program delivery and outcomes. The role will be supported by the BGHS Social & Emotional Well Being Team. The Culture Care Connect Network Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the program and undertaking service and funding mapping for the network area. They will be working with community, Aboriginal, and mainstream service providers to understand local needs, service gaps, locally available services and barriers to access. The coordinator will be responsible for establishing appropriate clinical and cultural governance (to be outlined in the Network Suicide Prevention Plan) and supporting delivery of suicide prevention and postvention activity as outlined in the localised plan.
ESSENTIAL: Proven project management skills including program implementation. Coordinator and supervisory experience no less than two years. Good level of oral and written communication skills. Sound skills in conceptual, analytical thinking and problem solving, with the ability to apply initiative and make informed judgements in the proactive management of complex situations, service delivery and performance. Experience in the establishment and coordination of a professional and/or community networks. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities. Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people and a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice. Highly developed self-awareness, resilience, personal drive, and professionalism with a proven ability to deal with uncertainty and build organisational capability. Current Class driver's licence. Current Working With Children Check. National Police History (within 3 months). Ability to work outside normal office hours. Ability to travel and stay overnight/s. DESIRABLE: Qualifications in Management/Health Service Management and/or Public Health. Experience with research design, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation. #J-18808-Ljbffr