Standby Response Worker

UnitingCare Health

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Base: $48.31 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Trauma informed grief support experience
Critical incident response knowledge
Psychological first aid skills
The StandBy Response Worker provides free face-to-face and telephone support to anyone bereaved or impacted by a death by suicide

Job Summary

  • The StandBy Response Worker provides free face-to-face and telephone support to anyone bereaved or impacted by a death by suicide.
  • Employees benefit from NFP Salary Packaging allowing them to save tax and increase take-home pay by up to $15,900 annually.
  • The role offers flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and access to professional development including external supervision and debriefing.

Matching Summary

The StandBy Response Worker provides free face-to-face and telephone support to anyone bereaved or impacted by a death by suicide.

Salary

Base: $48.31 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma informed grief support experience
  • Critical incident response knowledge
  • Psychological first aid skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Reflective practice and self-care awareness

Nice-to-have

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST
  • Workshop delivery and training experience
  • Community event planning skills
  • Flexible travel across PHN region
  • Passion for making meaningful difference

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in critical incident response
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence
  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Reside within Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN

Work Rights

Must reside in specific PHN region

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