AddressAbout the team
The Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator will be part of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Team at Capital Health Network (CHN). This team undertakes the strategic planning, design and implementation of primary mental health care and Suicide Prevention initiatives aimed at improving mental health outcomes in the community. The team sits within a broader Health System Integration Team, which is responsible for coordinating projects and program areas centred around improvement and integration of the health system to actively respond to the needs of the ACT community.
About the role
The Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator position plays a lead role in coordinating and integrating Suicide Prevention initiatives in the Canberra region. This includes the management and implementation of the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention program in the ACT region, and the coordination of a Suicide Prevention Community Collaborative that consists of a large group of like-minded stakeholders across multiple sectors who are committed to reducing suicide in the ACT community. The program provides support to the local community through the connection of Suicide Prevention activities and community initiatives.
See yourself in our team
Reporting to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, you will work across multiple teams and multiple stakeholders to understand and prioritise the needs of our community, with consideration and respect for the confidential and sensitive nature of this work.
Using your well-developed stakeholder engagement and program management skills, and your knowledge of the diverse and complex factors that influence suicide and suicidality, you will lead the implementation of regional planning activities relating to Suicide Prevention, including supporting the development of services and population-level supports to improve the wellbeing of Canberrans and reduce factors that contribute to a risk of suicide.
As part of working at an innovative organisation, you will also contribute to process improvement and broader CHN projects and initiatives. You will be joining a friendly, inclusive and supportive team of enthusiastic staff members who are committed to supporting the wellbeing of the Canberra community.
Work location
This position has been designed so you can successfully perform part of your role from the comfort of your home office if desired, and part or all your work time from our office in Deakin. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and we are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.
Working at CHN
CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network, is an independent, not-for-profit health organisation dedicated and committed to an effective and connected primary health care system for Canberrans. Our talented team brings together their diverse skills and expertise to integrate health care, strengthen health equity and improve health outcomes.
At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:
- Flexible working arrangements to promote sustainable teams and work life balance
- A career pathway with learning programs and a professional development fund
- Exciting, diverse, and fulfilling work at the heart of Canberra’s primary health system
- Corporate office in Deakin
- Collaborative workplace culture and supportive team environment
- An opportunity to work with key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector
- A diverse and inclusive workplace built on values and wellbeing
- Attractive remuneration package, including the option to salary package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year
- Close proximity to some of the best coffee shops in Canberra and free public parking.
Learn more about Capital Health Network from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)
Salary: $106,563 - $113,052 plus superannuation
Employment type: Full time
Term: Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2025. The role may be extended for a further 12-month pending funding availability.
How to apply
Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 4 June 2024
Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.
For further enquiries: Please contact Stephanie Lentern, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program Manager: ***********@chnact.org.au
CHN welcomes applications from people with a lived experience of suicide, suicidal ideation, mental ill-health and illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments and support for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individual needs throughout the recruitment process and throughout your employment at CHN.
If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8*** and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
