SEWB Suicide Prevention Facilitator

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory; Darwin; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to A$15,899.94 pa.

Employer superannuation

Six weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Personal/carers leave 15 days

Study leave up to 10 days

Professional development up to A$3,000

Ceremonial leave 10 days

Employee assistance program

Ex gratia leave 3 paid days during X'm

Job summary

AMSANT seeks a dedicated SEWB Suicide Prevention Coordinator to deliver training, workshops and workforce development across the Northern Territory. The role focuses on developing and delivering culturally safe suicide prevention programs and contributing to a national framework in collaboration with partner organisations.

Reporting alongside the SEWB Program team, you will attend meetings, support learning outcomes, and travel regularly to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health or SEWB related fields.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver training to diverse groups.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice within Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with ACCHS and stakeholders to support SEWB training and workforce initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver trauma-informed suicide prevention training and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of culturally responsive training packages and resources.
• Attend Steering Group meetings and support the development of training frameworks across NT and beyond.
• Maintain knowledge through self-directed learning and professional development.
• Support projects that improve outcomes in Suicide Prevention, Postvention and SEWB sectors.

Skills

Suicide prevention

Mental health

Training and assessment

SEWB

Aboriginal health

Social work

Counselling

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia A$105,794 - A$118,601

Full-time Contract Mid-level Senior

Posted 27 Oct 2026

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.

• 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).

Additionally, you’ll enjoy

Contract Duration: Fixed Term to 30.06.2027

Contract Type: Full-time.

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

Location: Darwin.

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

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.
• 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.