StandBy Support Worker
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Job Location:
Wangaratta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wellways is committed to reconciliation lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria wed love to hear from you.
If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways
Wellways is looking for passionate Murray residents to join our StandBy team as postvention support workers on a casual on call basis
Support communities and individuals bereaved by suicide
$51.81 (SCHADS Level 3 pay point 4 inclusive of casual loading) applicable penalty rates 12% superannuation salary packaging benefits
About the opportunity
StandBy is Australias leading suicide postvention program dedicated to supporting people and communities impacted by suicide. Delivered locally through Wellways StandBy works alongside individuals families and communities to provide timely person-centred support and connection.
As a StandBy Support Worker youll play an important role in providing compassionate practical support to people who have been impacted or bereaved by suicide across the Murray region. Youll respond to support requests offer information and connection to services and help people navigate their grief in a way that feels safe and respectful.
This position works collaboratively with the StandBy Coordinator to deliver individual and group support contribute to community development activities and participate in workshops and events that strengthen local awareness and capacity. The role includes some after-hours and weekend work and may involve travel including overnight stays to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
We are currently looking for new team members to join our team to support participants in the Albury Benalla Mildura Shepparton or Wangaratta.
About you
You bring compassion professionalism and emotional insight to your work and youre comfortable supporting people during times of distress and uncertainty.
Youre skilled at creating safe spaces and communicating with warmth empathy and respect. You value teamwork reflection and continuous learning and youre motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives following suicide bereavement.
You will also have:
Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications and/or considerable demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with people impacted or bereaved through suicide and/or supporting those impacted by trauma and grief.
Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience and skills in person centred trauma informed crisis support and self-care practices.
Evidence of working rights within Australia
Evidence of or willingness to obtain a National Police Check (no older than 12 months) Working with Children Check NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
About Us
Wellways connects people strengthens families and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive everyone is respected and differences are valued
An equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment
Salary packaging up to $15899enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent mortgage repayments car leasing
Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
For a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion about this role please contact Emma Knapp on
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellwaysmust undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment
Job Description Summary
Support those within the community who have been impacted or bereaved through suicide.Culture
Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ and First Nations communities.
How to Apply
This is your opportunity to join a values based growing innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select Apply below to complete your application.
Applications Close
14/12/2025
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Wellways works to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
