SEWB Facilitator

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

AMSANT Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) programs are incorporated into the work of the SEWB team and includes support for services focused on culturally responsive trauma informed practice, suicide prevention and post-vention, workforce development, research and policy. 

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer Superannuation contribution.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carer’s leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 Days per year Study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional Development opportunities up to $3,000 per year
• 10 days Ceremonial Leave
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related
• Ex-Gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals)

Contract duration: Fixed term to 30 June 2025, with possibility to extend depending on funding.

Work hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Darwin or Alice Springs

Salary: $91,559.48 - $102,606.49 p.a

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Role Description: 

The SEWB Facilitator position delivers training, professional development and workforce support activities and projects across the Northern Territory in a range of training that include culturally responsive trauma informed care practice, suicide prevention, domestic violence prevention, coaching and mentoring and SEWB. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain collaborative, consultative relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and key organisations to improve access to SEWB training programs delivered face-to-face and online.
• Work as a part of a team to contribute to the development of new or enhance existing high-quality training resources, tools, workshop plans and reports.
• Continuously develop and deepen content knowledge of SEWB training programs by undertaking self-initiated learning, evidence-based research and professional development initiatives.
• Along with other team members, facilitate SEWB training and organisational change programs that are underpinned by trauma informed approaches and provide workforce mentoring and support to ACCHS to apply in practice learning outcomes. 
• Undertake projects, initiatives and activities that support best practice models of SEWB and AOD programs as directed by SEWB Manager and Workforce Development Coordinator.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of processes and outcomes by taking part in research projects or sector forums.
• Work collaboratively within the SEWB team to contribute to professional learning and reflective practice, general administrative duties, and contribute to maintaining internal and external communication processes.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by SEWB Manager.

Selection Requirements (Qualifications & Attributes)

ESSENTIAL

• Work experience and/or qualifications in one of the following disciplines: social and emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention and mental health; community development; social work; alcohol and other drugs; or counselling.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) suitable to a cross-cultural environment and a cross-section of stakeholders including Aboriginal community members, health professionals and senior managers.
• Ability to facilitate training and learning outcomes to diverse audiences and the ability to present AMSANT training programs in public forums.
• Possess project management and problem-solving skills that contribute to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
• Understanding of or demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed practice, issues surrounding suicide, grief and loss for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability to reflect on own skills and the available evidence-base in relation to improving the quality of programs and program outcomes.
• Knowledge and proven ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Sharepoint.
• Ability to travel to remote locations by plane or vehicle on a regular basis.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in an Aboriginal-controlled organisation.
• Qualifications in trauma-informed care, narrative therapies or related disciplines.

Additional information:

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• The COVID-19 Safety Management Plan and other COVID – 19 related information Policy and Procedure require all AMSANT employees to have had a third COVID-19 Vaccination. Temporary or permanent exemptions apply in certain circumstances.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at HR@amsant.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply