AHW - Wellbeing Support Officer

Durri ACMS; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) in Kempsey is seeking a dedicated youth suicide prevention educator to work across the Macleay and Nambucca Valleys. You will develop culturally responsive prevention education and act as a referral pathway to support Aboriginal youth aged 12–24.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with stakeholders, delivering community sessions, strengthening local service coordination, and contributing to the Towards Zero Tolerance for Suicide and

Qualifications

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (identified position).

Responsibilities

• Provide suicide prevention education to community members in the Macleay and Nambucca Valleys.
• Operate as a referral pathway to assist in reducing suicide attempts and deaths among Aboriginal youth (12–24).
• Develop and implement culturally responsive suicide prevention education approaches.
• Strengthen local service system coordination and promote community capacity and resilience.
• Collaborate with service providers and government agencies on prevention programs (Towards Zero Tolerance for Suicide, Building Resilience).
• Deliver community education sessions and promote wellbeing in media and community settings.

Education

Certificate III ATSI primary health care

Certificate IV within 18 months

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

Experience with community programs

Strong networking and communication skills

Ability to work with youth 12-24

Knowledge of local Aboriginal community

Tools

Microsoft Office

Communicare patient information system

Job description

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service. For over 40 years, Durri ACMS has provided essential and culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.

Our primary health service site in Kempsey is located on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, extending from the eastern extremity of the Mid North Coast to the Northern Tablelands.

Our Nambucca clinic sits in the homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people, with the Nambucca Valley being the southern gateway to subtropical Australia.

Durri services range across a number of both clinical and non-clinical services. From primary health care, chronic disease, dental, women’s health, perinatal to postnatal services as well as programs ranging from social emotional wellbeing services being built within an all-encompassing health setting means a comprehensive health approach can be undertaken.

Durri ACMS acknowledges the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, child removal, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, political, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and their communities.

About the role

This positionis responsible forproviding education on prevention for community members thatresidewithin the Macleay and Nambucca Valley and tooperateas a referral pathway toassistin reducing the number of suicide attempts and deaths in our Aboriginal communities forAboriginalyouth, aged 12-24 years.

Primary Objective

The keyobjectivesof the role include:

• Follow the set strategic direction (and protocol) of the program and follow the direction of the Program Manager.
• Work in partnership and coordination with all key stakeholders to deliver a tailored, professional, and culturallyappropriate serviceacross the Durri footprint.
• Develop and implement a culturally response and or approach to suicide prevention and education.
• Strengthen local service system coordination and promote community capacity and resilience.
• Contribute to strengthening the knowledge base of effective approaches in supporting families and communitiesimpactedby suicide or other trauma-related events.
• Provide suicide prevention community education and awareness sessions asappropriateand in partnership with other service providers.
• Promote wellbeing and suicide prevention in the media, community and with organisations.
• Promote positive local culture and customs as a strength in addressing identity issues.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers and government agencies toassistwith the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of Towards Zero Tolerance for Suicide and Building Resilience prevention education and community programs.

Qualifications & Experience –

1. 1. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (This is an identified position under Section 14D of the NSW Anti- Discrimination Act 1977)
2. 2. Minimum Certificate III qualification in ATSI primary health care or willingness to obtain within 6 months, obtain certificate IV within 18 months and application for a provider number within 1 month of completing qualifications
3. 3. Demonstrated experience with development of community programs
4. 4. Sound knowledge of community health, public health, and Aboriginal Health
5. 5. A thorough knowledge of and association with the local Aboriginal community
6. 6. Experience working with health service agencies, non-government organisation, schools, community groups and medical professionals at all levels
7. 7. Excellent networking, communication, and engagement skills, with the ability to effectively work with children and young people (aged 12 – 24 years).
8. 8. High level of written and verbal communication skills
9. 9. Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands
10. 10. Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the Communicare patient information management system
11. 11. Current First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain
12. 12. Proof of current immunisations or willingness to participate in staff immunisation program
13. 13. Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including National Police Check and Working with Children clearance
14. 14. Current valid driver’s license, minimum of Class “C” or equivalent

Core Competencies –

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the local community.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate empathy when required.
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation

To enquire about the role please call Paula Skinner on 0439370***

Job Applications closing date is Wednesday 16 September 2025 5.00pm - No late applications will be accepted.