Support Facilitator

The Way Back Support Service (Suicide Prevention)

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years’ experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

The WMQ Support Facilitator is responsible for delivering holistic non-clinical, follow-up care, practical support and assertive outreach to individuals directly after a suicide attempt or at high risk of suicide. Support Facilitators will work alongside individuals living in the Brisbane South (Princess Alexandra Hospital) region in the first three months following risk of or a suicide attempt and post presentation to the health service or post hospital discharge.

Fixed term contracts until 30 June 2022, with likelihood of extension

Several full time roles available for new service

Applicants who have previously applied need not apply again as your previous application will be considered. 

Key Responsibilities outlined in attached Position Description

Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland

Working alongside people who love what they do
Salary Packaging
Product Discounts
Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.

For more information, please contact Shele Liddle at SLiddle@wmq.org.au 

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: ‘a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all’. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.