Posted: 28/01/2026
Closing Date: 13/02/2026
Salary: $100, $100,776.00
Job Type: Part-Time Employee (PT)
Location: Alice Springs NT
Job Category: Community Development (Community Services & Development)
About
The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply – honouring every voice, story, culture and choice – through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.
Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life's toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.
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Job Description
The role of the StandBy Outreach Worker for Northern Territory is responsible for assisting in the delivering of
support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide, community engagement, education and training,
as well as other events and activities as directed by the StandBy Manager or Coordinator.
Desired Skills And Experience
*Ensure quality delivery of the StandBy program in line with the StandBy Model in accordance with the StandBy manual and guidelines, including:***
* Lead and coordinate support sessions (including completing home visit checklist, travel forms, consent, privacy and confidentiality)
* Travel across the region of Northern Territory as and when needed - must be comfortable travelling in small planes.
* Provide individual support (face-to-face and/or telephone support) to those bereaved by suicide.
* Identify support needs through risk assessment, screening, initial phone support and development of ongoing support plans.
* Responding to notifications and support requests
* Support StandBy Coordinator with delivery of community engagement, education and training, following asset-based community development principles, across the region.
* Receiving program oversight, guidance and support from the StandBy Coordinator as well as providing feedback and continuous improvement initiatives to the StandBy Coordinator
* Maintenance of accurate service delivery documentation and input accurate data into the StandBy database.
* Maintenance of high level of knowledge/skills of best practice relating to suicide postvention
* Championing the voice of 'Lived Experience' if relevant.
* Collaborative engagement with relevant individuals, stakeholders and groups of diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages and genders
* Compliance with overall service provision requirements including evaluation, reporting (workplan and progress reports and advisory group reports) and other performance measures for the program in accordance with organisational, contractual, and legislative frameworks.
* An understanding of and experience in suicide postvention service provision and associated issues, bereavement and/or related disciplines such as trauma, grief and loss with demonstrated evidence of sector engagement, community development and partnerships.
* Relevant qualifications or substantial experience in a relevant allied health or community services discipline including psychology, counselling, mental health, social work, or community development.
* Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is desirable (however preferred applicant will be supported to obtain upon recruitment)
Why Join Us?
* A meaningful role supporting communities through loss and recovery
* A dynamic and supportive national team environment
* Ongoing professional development, supervision and wellbeing support
Benefits For Youturn Team Members
* We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.
* Enjoy access to generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits (pro rata), to further maximise your take-home pay, offering you even greater advantages such as partial exemptions for Remote Area Benefits, Relocation Expenses and Car Parking (if eligible).
* Wellness Leave: Recharge with up to 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).
* Annual Leave Loading: Receive additional pay with annual leave loading
How To Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and helping communities respond to suicide with care and coordination, we encourage you to apply.
Please
submit your resume and a cover letter
addressing your experience and interest in the role.
Please advise if you h ave you been referred to this opportunity by a current employee of Youturn.
Youturn encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience.
We are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and respectful recruitment process, and if we can support you with any adjustments to help you fully participate, please let us know in your application or contact us at:
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