The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Service Leader to work as a part of our UnitingCare Standby Support after Suicide Western Qld team. The successful applicant must be based within the Western Qld Primary Health Network (PHN) region e.g. Roma, St George, Longreach, Mount Isa. This is a full-time role, 76 hours per fortnight

The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the service and provide professional leadership to employees with emphasis on delivery of high quality, best practice service delivery. The Service Leader will be responsible for coordination of their StandBy Service region across the Western Qld StandBy PHN region. This includes coordinating, overseeing and delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide, community engagement, education and training, as well as leading the StandBy team. This role has an emphasis on Community Development which includes assessing the resources, skills and experience available in the community and partnering with community and service providers to plan, organise and evaluate events and workshops around the topic of suicide postvention.

What you'll need

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field including psychology, counselling, mental health, social work, or community development.
• Demonstrated ability, exceptional skills, knowledge and outcomes attained through previous positions with a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required of this position.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is desirable (however preferred applicant will be supported to obtain upon recruitment).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and licensing requirements associated with the service.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve service performance outcomes together with an ability to provide quality supervision and training.
• Thorough understanding of program management principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective systems, procedures and processes within prescribed policies and guidelines.
• Hold a current ‘C’ class Queensland driver licence.
• Positive Blue Card.
• Reside within the Standby region PHN area and flexibility to travel from time-to-time.

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at UnitingCare Queensland, individuals are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and UnitingCare's vaccination requirements policy, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Supporting you to support others

As one of the largest employers in the sector and the state, UnitingCare offers the opportunity to develop your skills with a values-based organisation where people are at the centre of everything we do. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:

• Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.