work with communities across Western Australia and have a direct impact on saving livesextensive intrastate travel and some interstate travel.About usWesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.Our Vision is "A spirit-lead disciple movement: Doing all the good we can, because every life matters."About the programThe Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Networks program is an exciting initiative which focuses on supporting suicide prevention activities through a collaborative and strategic community approach. We are currently expanding this initiative nationally through additional government support.About the rolePrimarily, this role is a community development role and is about engaging communities and developing their capacity to prevent and address suicide through a localised approach. Through building networks of committed local people, you will have the opportunity to walk alongside communities as they develop targeted and sustainable strategies to prevent suicide.As Wesley LifeForce's West Australian Suicide Prevention Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to further develop your subject matter expertise in community development, community engagement and community-based suicide prevention initiatives.You may have previous experience in working in rural or remote communities, community development or engagement programs, social work or public health.qualifications or willingness to complete qualifications in Allied Health or Suicide Prevention.passion for suicide preventionknowledge and experience of community development and participatory development practiceunderstanding and experience in data collection, database management and report writing skillsexperience in developing and implementing project plansexcellent organisational skills and the capacity to work with minimal supervisionexperience in facilitating meetingsan understanding of group processescurrent Driver's Licence.qualifications in Suicidology, Mental Health, Social Work or Psychology and eligibility for membership within the regulatory body of their relevant disciplinean understanding of issues facing rural and remote communities.cultural awareness and sensitivityunderstanding of governancewillingness to frequently travel intrastate and interstate.Benefits of working at Wesley MissionEmployee Support Programaccess to discounted health insurancecareer growth and training opportunities in a valuable sectorattractive tax saving salary packaging, sacrifice up to $15,900 of your yearly income.Apply nowPlease find a copy of the Position Description attached.Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information please contact:Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Sign up today and be amongst the first to know about the work we do.We're committed to doing all the good we can but we can't do it without your support.Wesley Mission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original and ongoing Custodians of the lands and waters on which we all live and work. We recognise the continuing sovereignty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Australian States and Territories where we have a presence, and their absolute right to self-determination. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present and emerging – and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have since passed away. Wesley Mission is endorsed by the ATO with Charity Number ABN 42 164 655 145 and donations of two dollars or more aretax deductible for the donor . Stay up to date with all things Wesley Mission First name Email I would like to receive communications from Wesley Mission? #J-18808-Ljbffr
