Training and Development Officer

The Central Australian Suicide Prevention Training Program aims to increase the NT populations’ protective factors through training and education. It promotes awareness, literacy and intervention that can help to prevent escalating distress and the incidence of suicide behaviours in the community.

The Training and Development Officer will develop and deliver a program of external training workshops to strengthen the capacity of the Central Australian community members to identify and respond to suicide risk and mental health challenges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Development and Delivery

• Deliver a program of external training workshops to strengthen the capacity of the Central Australian community to identify and respond to suicide risk and mental health challenges. These workshops may include Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, SafeTALK and others as developed or identified.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records of all training delivered by MHACA and provide regular reports as required by funding bodies, management or other stakeholders.

Other duties

• Coordinate all aspects involved in the delivery of training programs.
• Provide data and reporting to support service planning and evaluation.
• Attend meetings and advocate on behalf of MHACA as required.
• Preparedness to travel to remote locations to deliver training.
• Any other duties which may be reasonably be expected in relation to this role.

Download the Position Description with Selection Criteria

Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a resume and contact details of 2 current referees. Please forward to helen.lambert@mhaca.org.au

For further information please contact Helen Lambert (08) 8950 4600.

Applications close 4pm Friday 5 August 2022.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about suicide and may be distressing.

MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service — a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.

💚 What is the NT Aftercare Service?
It’s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.

💚 For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.

💚 How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.

Support may include:
• Safety planning
• Help to make or attend appointments
• Referrals to clinical or community services
• A wellness and recovery plan
• Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)

📩 Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24–48 hours (weekdays).

🚨 Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.

Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au
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TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about suicide and may be distressing.
MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service — a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.
💚 What is the NT Aftercare Service?
It’s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.
💚 For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.
💚 How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.
Support may include:
• Safety planning
• Help to make or attend appointments
• Referrals to clinical or community services
• A wellness and recovery plan
• Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)
📩 Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24–48 hours (weekdays).
🚨 Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.
Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au
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