Senior Project Officer, Suicide Prevention
Core
Coordinate and deliver culturally safe suicide prevention, early intervention, and postvention programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW.
Role type
Senior Project Officer (Suicide Prevention & Community Health)
Builds
Community resilience programs, awareness campaigns, training workshops, and culturally adapted care models.
Domain
Aboriginal health, mental health, suicide prevention, social and emotional wellbeing
Required skills
Program coordination, stakeholder engagement, policy development, community research, project reporting, cultural safety, multidisciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with ACCHOs, understanding of AOD services, ability to travel to regional/remote areas
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate delivery of suicide prevention and aftercare initiatives; Build relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, and organizations; Contribute to policy development and research; Prepare project reports and documentation; Mentor junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC