Wellbeing Coordinator

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.THIS IS A FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(UNTIL 3 JANUARY 2025 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024Job Description

• Coordinates and provides support for the emotional and psychological health and wellbeing of DBCA staff, including counselling and support services for personal, family or work-related issues, including the provision of on-site care in emergency management situations.

• Provides post-incident support for DBCA staff exposed to critical incidents, in consultation with relevant agency divisions.

• Develops, coordinates, delivers and evaluates culturally appropriate events, meetings, seminars, information sessions and training to broad and diverse audiences.

• Contributes to the development of training programs on the emotional and psychological wellbeing for DBCA staff.

• Provides leadership to the Peer Support Program and Critical Incident Peer Supporters.

• Maintains knowledge of contemporary industry practices, trends and models relating to wellbeing, including psychological health.

• Researches current and emerging trends and models of delivery as related to mental health and wellbeing programs.

• Develops and coordinates project plans, including evaluation, data analysis, and reporting.

• Maintains records in accordance with corporate reporting requirements.

• Represents the department to external stakeholders and the wider community.

• Prepares and presents discussion papers, briefing notes and formal communication on mental health and wellbeing matters.

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal staff, emergency services volunteers, community, industry groups and other key stakeholders that support mental health and wellbeing.

• Undertake other duties as required.

• Participates in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience.

We believe all our people are leaders. We consider leadership to be critical to the success of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the public sector and, to support this, we have adopted . This role operates in context. It is essential that you demonstrate the expected behaviours in the context of the role (additional detail provided in separate attachment).Selection Criteria * Relevant tertiary level qualification and/or minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a mental health field.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic wellbeing management and program development, with a focus on employee wellbeing and critical incident programs.

• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including preparing and presenting information and operationally delivering training.

• Knowledge of emergency response agencies and the impact on personnel and their families.

• Experience in facilitating employee assistance and peer support programs.

• Ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience. (Desirable).

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ash Endersbee on 0418 949 177, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .Application Instructions:To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:A covering letter outlining your skills and experience within the context of the role.A current resume.To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.No late or proforma applications will be accepted.A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.Substantive Equality StatementThe Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.