Program Worker StandBy (Casual)
Posted:
04/02/2026
Closing Date:
18/02/2026
Job Type:
Casual
Location:
Maitland
Job Category:
Community Services & Development
Join Australia's leading suicide postvention program StandBy, dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 50 years. Your role within our Standby Support After Suicide, a dedicated postvention suicide support service, will allow you to:
* Support people who are grieving after someone has died by suicide
* Use your exceptional interpersonal skills to offer comfort, care and assistance to people bereaved and impacted by suicide
The role is a casual position with variable hours (that may occasionally include requests for after-hours or weekend work), and some travel will be required. You will join the Hunter Region NSW StandBy team, offering support and resources to families, individuals, friends and service providers.
Job Description
You will:
* Receive full training in the evidence based StandBy Support After Suicide Model
* Have access to the latest resources and professional development in grief and loss
* Be part of a compassionate and professional team who have your wellbeing at the center of everything we do
At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We've got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you'll like working with us:
* Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
* You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
* We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options
The successful candidate will have:
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Social Work, Social Science, Social Welfare, Psychology or similar
* Experience in working with people bereaved through suicide and/or dealing with severe personal trauma
* The ability to communicate sensitively in an authentic, compassionate and respectful manner that takes into consideration the cultural background of the person being supported
* Demonstrated well-developed organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to complete case notes
* Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries while engaging in person-centred work
* Experience in working as a team, including meaningful consultation with colleagues and respectful, person-centred documentation
We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.
Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter that outlines:
* Why you would like to work with the StandBy Support After Suicide team
* Your experience in working with grief and bereavement
Applications close 18 February
We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.
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