Support Surf Life Saving staff and volunteers in wellbeing initiatives and post critical incident care. Reporting to the SLSNSW Membership Manager, you will be providing well checks, assisting the Peer Support Program, maintaining records and undertaking administrative tasks related to the wellbeing of members.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high performing and iconic organisation. With a busy summer season approaching, we are looking for a Wellbeing Officer to provide well checks, assist the Peer Support Program and undertake administrative tasks related to member wellbeing.

Some of the duties will include:

• Coordinating and conducting well checks for frontline workers (staff and volunteers) involved in critical incidents.
• Coordinating the administrative logistics for the Peer Support Program for volunteers across the state.
• Coordinate Peer Support Officer training and ongoing development / resource sharing
• Supporting the Membership Manager to maintain resources related to the critical incident framework and wellbeing.
• Supporting members with the workers compensation claim process.

Essential qualification and experience required:

• Qualifications or experience in a relevant area of welfare or wellbeing (e.g. Psychological First Aid; Mental Health First Aid; Crisis Intervention; Counselling).
• Knowledge or experience working with wellbeing or peer support programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including the Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong administrative skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

What's in it for YOU:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• An extra paid day off around Christmas time.
• Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership.
• Time in Lieu for extra hours worked.
• Continued learning and development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
• Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture.
• Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities.
• Laptop and phone.
• Weekly fruit, biscuits and regular BBQs and morning teas.

Location: Remote work option

Position: Part Time - 2 days per week

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 79,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people.

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

Next steps

• Explore our website - www.surflifesaving.com.au/work-for-us to review the position description.
• Click Apply Now to submit your application.