The Community Liaison Officer facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and interventions and to coordinate postvention efforts including providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities throughout the Goldfields Region. The Community Liaison Officer will support the implementation of the Goldfields Region Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention plan. This position does not have any direct service functions to individuals.Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Essential:

• Hold qualification in community service, social work or relevant human services/mental health area and/or nationally accredited training in suicide prevention.
• Ability to facilitate the delivery of suicide prevention education and training.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to consult, coordinate and liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging with all people in a culturally competent manner.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Goldfields Region.
• An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and knowledge of suicide prevention strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Valid Working with Children Check (WA).
• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months).
• Current CPR certificate.

Employee Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday)

• Above Award remuneration

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year

• Two (2) weeks paid business closure leave at end of year (subject to 95% attendance)

• Long Service Leave after 7 years

• Accrued personal leave paid out upon termination

• Leadership Development Program

• Flexible work environment

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• Internal career progression pathways

• Regular staff appreciation events

• Up to $600 per annum subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to recruitment@bega.org.au