• Base Salary: $132,658 - $139,054 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $160,655 - $167,851 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, 12 month Maximum Term contract

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally - appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

About the role

This is an exciting new position within Congress. We are looking for the right person to come and join our team as a Suicide Prevention Manager.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities continue to be significantly impacted by suicide and suicidal ideation.

The Suicide Prevention Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Congress Suicide Prevention programs and services, including a team of suicide prevention workers. This position provides high-level oversight for the effective, high quality, and culturally appropriate delivery of suicide prevention and postvention services.

The position is located within the Congress Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Service with access to a network of peer support including clinical supervision. The SEWB team embeds three streams of care: medical, therapeutic and cultural and social support with intensive case management as required. People accessing the SEWB services have access to a dedicated GP and nursing team (healthcare pods) that can provide mental health care plans and integrated care through our therapeutic and social and cultural support model.

For more information on the position please contact Dr Kate Argentino, SEWB Manager on 0447 886 485.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.