Sewb Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Amsant; Darwin; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.

Employer superannuation contribution.

Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% load

Personal/carers leave up to 15 days

10 days per year study leave

Professional development up to $3,000

10 days ceremonial leave

Employee assistance program

Ex gratia leave during Christmas

Job summary

AMSANT in Darwin is seeking a dedicated SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator to lead training, workshops and workforce development across the Northern Territory, delivering culturally safe programs.

You will collaborate with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and partners, develop learning resources, and contribute to a national training framework, with travel across remote communities and a focus on trauma-informed approaches.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or experience in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, Training & Assessment, SEWB, Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Social Work, AOD or Counselling.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities, and the impacts of suicide.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with ACCHS and stakeholders to support access to SEWB training and workforce initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed suicide prevention training and workshops.
• Develop training packages and resources to support practical learning outcomes.
• Support community protocols and initiatives in collaboration with the SEWB team.
• Attend Steering Group meetings and contribute to national training frameworks.
• Keep knowledge up-to-date on Suicide Prevention, Postvention and SEWB.

Skills

SEWB Training

Stakeholder Liaison

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory. AMSANT advocates for equity in health and wellbeing and supports its member services to deliver comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care to Aboriginal people across the NT.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

Contract Duration:

Fixed Term to 30.06.2027

Contract Type:

Full-time.

Work hours:

Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location:

Darwin.

Salary:

$105,794.82 - $118,601.75 p.a. plus superannuation

Special measures

The filling of the SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT). The SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator position is therefore only open to Aboriginal applicants.

About The Role

The position delivers training, professional development and workforce support activities across the Northern Territory. The SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator will primarily focus on the development and/or delivery of suicide prevention training, workshops and related activities, and may also support the facilitation of other AMSANT SEWB training packages and workforce development initiatives.

Alongside the SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator, the SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator is required to attend and contribute to Suicide Prevention Training and Education Partnership Steering Group meetings, supporting the development of a National Suicide Prevention Training and Education Framework in collaboration with NACCHO and interstate ACCHS partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with ACCHS and key stakeholders to support access to Suicide Prevention and other SEWB training programs, resources and workforce support initiatives delivered both face-to-face and online.
• Coordinate, develop and deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed suicide prevention training, workshops and related activities.
• Work collaboratively within the SEWB team to develop, review and facilitate culturally responsive, trauma-informed training packages, resources and workforce mentoring that support the practical application of learning outcomes.
• Alongside the SEWB team and key stakeholders, support ACCHS to develop and support the implementation of community protocols or initiatives as required.
• Alongside the SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator, attend and contribute to the Suicide Prevention Training and Education Partnership Steering Group meetings as required.
• Maintain and strengthen knowledge of Suicide Prevention, Postvention and SEWB training through self-directed learning, evidence-based research and professional development.
• Contribute to projects, initiatives, and activities that support best practice in the Suicide Prevention, Postvention, and SEWB sectors, as directed by the SEWB Manager and/or SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator.
• Collect, collate and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, reporting requirements, sector forums and research projects as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the SEWB Manager and/or the SEWB Program and Projects Coordinator

Essential

Selection Criteria (Qualifications & Attributes)

• Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in one or more of the following (or related) disciplines: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, Training and Assessment, Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Social Work, Alcohol and Other Drugs or Counselling.
• Possess a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, histories and the ongoing impacts of colonisation, including the social, emotional and health impacts experienced by Aboriginal communities, families and individuals, as well as the factors contributing to and impacts of suicide for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Northern Territory.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with a good understanding of trauma-informed practice and engaging sensitively and appropriately with individuals, groups and communities impacted by suicide, grief, loss and trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate training and support learning outcomes in cross-cultural environments with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal community members, health professionals and senior managers.
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills that support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to reflect on practice and apply evidence-based approaches to improve program quality and outcomes.
• Knowledge and proven ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote locations by plane or vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience working in an Aboriginal-controlled organisation.
• Qualified facilitator of recognised suicide prevention training programs, such as Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and safe TALK/YARN.

Additional Information

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

Applications close: COB Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].