Indigenous Suicide Prevention Education Support Worker

Apunipima Cape York Health Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Job summary

Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide practical, administrative and community engagement support for the Suicide Prevention Education and Training Program across Cape York communities.

You will ensure program delivery, coordinate activities with local communities, and engage participants while meeting pre-employment vaccination screening requirements. A Blue Card, driver's license and police check are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
• National Police Check within last 3 months or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
• Willingness to enrol in a Certificate III in Community Services, Mental Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Business Administration or qualification relevant to the position.
• Experience providing administrative, community engagement or program support.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team and contribute to positive community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, administrative and community engagement support to assist with the delivery of the Suicide Prevention Education and Training Program.
• Support the delivery across participating Cape York communities.
• Assist with pre-employment screening as required.

Skills

Blue Card

Drivers Licence

Police Check

Certificate III or relevant

Administrative experience

Community engagement

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Community Services

Job description

Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide practical, administrative and community engagement support for the Suicide Prevention Education and Training Program across Cape York communities.

You will ensure program delivery, coordinate activities with local communities, and engage participants while meeting pre-employment vaccination screening requirements. A Blue Card, driver's license and police check are essential.