Roses in the Ocean is a national not for profit organisation founded on and operating through the lens of lived experience of suicide; we exist to save lives and reduce emotional pain. We seek to lead the significant cultural shift needed to save lives through harnessing the perspectives of all we represent, along with our own lived experience of suicide. With our actions driven and guided by those with a lived experience of suicide, we strive to innovate and transform suicide prevention, drive and deliver system reform and support organisations and government to effectively and meaningfully integrate lived experience expertise into suicide prevention.

Everyone who works within Roses in the Ocean has a lived experience of suicide which is defined as ‘having experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through suicidal crisis, or been bereaved by suicide.’

About the role

This newly created, full-time opportunity will be essential in driving the implementation and providing operational leadership of the Peer CARE Companion in Community services across Queensland.

The role is pivotal in developing key partnerships and processes to ensure adherence to the program model and the ongoing professional development of Peer CARE Companion volunteers. Providing a lived experience leadership approach, this role will be responsible for the recruitment of a skilled and values-aligned volunteer workforce.

While this is a remote, work from home opportunity, you must be located in Queensland. There is a requirement to work flexible times including some evenings and weekends (time in lieu arrangements negotiable) and there will be some intrastate travel required to carry out the duties of this role.

To succeed in this role, there are some essentials you’ll need:

• A lived experience of suicide and an understanding of the impact it has on families, workplaces, friends and communities.
• Demonstrated experience in Service Delivery team leadership.
• Experience in start-up and/or scaling of projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in overseeing the Coordination of a volunteer workforce, developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
• Proven track record in developing meaningful partnerships with wide range of stakeholders to support the project.
• Experience in managing competing priorities, complex tasks, coordinating activities and team members.
• High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and professional standards of behaviour in difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Professionally presented with outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work autonomously and remotely, while maintaining high levels of connection and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of Volaby, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Office 365, Monday.com and SharePoint. Experience in start-up and/or scaling of projects is highly desirable.
• A current Working with Children Check or ability to apply
• Willingness to undertake a national criminal history check

The following training will be provided as part of the induction process:

• Completion of Peer CARE Companion workshop.
• Suicide intervention skills training
• Cultural awareness training
• LGBTQIASB+ training

At our heart and soul are people with a lived experience of suicide. This means you are:

• Aligned to the values of Roses in the Ocean.
• Passionate for the Not-for-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of people.
• Calm, composed, and solutions focused.
• Self-aware and responsive to own wellbeing needs.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of professionalism, maturity and attention to detail.
• Proactive in seeking new knowledge, building relationships and consulting with others.
• Able to maintain enthusiasm and focus whilst working autonomously.
• A team player that is committed to the success of the team and the organisation.

Why Roses in the Ocean?

If you are looking for an organisation that is as passionate as you are, is making a positive impact and is a well known and respected sector leader, we would love to receive your application.

You will also enjoy some benefits:

• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year, and novated leasing benefits to increase take home pay
• Additional leave and access to counselling sessions to support well-being and self-care
• Access to a wide range of discounts, saving on everyday expenses via the ‘Swag’ app
• Portable long service leave
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A flexible and supportive workplace with excellent work-life balance initiatives

Click apply now! We will commence shortlisting as applications are received, so don’t delay!

For more information about our organisation please visit the Roses in the Ocean website www.rosesintheocean.com.au.

Roses in the Ocean is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from a diverse range of social, cultural, ability and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.