About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Job Description
About the role
The Manager of the StandBy Support After Suicide program is responsible for implementing, leading, and managing all aspects of the program. The role involves managing, supporting and supervising the StandBy Support After Suicide team, located across metropolitan and Gippsland, to deliver on KPIs and to be the main contact point for StandBy National.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About the program
Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Mental Health and Wellbeing stream. Operating in metropolitan Melbourne and Gippsland, the program provides counselling, group and online support to people bereaved by suicide.
StandBy Support After Suicide offers additional support to people bereaved by suicide. This role is to manage the StandBy Support After Suicide program and this involves managing the StandBy program in two areas in Victoria: Melbourne Metropolitan and Gippsland
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
- Experience in leadership and management of a team working with people bereaved through suicide
- Experience with people who are dealing with acute personal trauma and/or bereavement
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively with external key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive team culture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
How to apply
- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact Louise Flynn, General Manager on 0413 009 531.
Applications close at 5.00pm on 8 September 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
