Community Development (Community Services & Development)
About Youturn
StandBy is a program of Youturn.
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.
Change lives. Walk alongside communities. Go where support is needed most.
This is not a metropolitan desk‑based role — and that’s exactly what makes it special.
StandBy Support After Suicide is seeking a passionate Outreach Worker to join our Northern Territory team, supporting individuals, families and communities impacted by suicide. This role is for someone who values connection over comfort, purpose over predictability, and understands the power of being present when people need it most.
You’ll work across urban, regional and remote NT communities — sometimes by road, sometimes by small plane — delivering trauma‑informed, compassionate support and helping communities strengthen their capacity to heal and support one another.
About the role
As a StandBy Outreach Worker, you will support the local delivery of the nationally recognised StandBy program, ensuring people bereaved or impacted by suicide receive timely, respectful and culturally responsive care.
Working closely with the StandBy Coordinator, you will:
• Provide face‑to‑face and telephone support to individuals and families bereaved by suicide
• Lead and coordinate support sessions, including home visits and outreach services
• Respond to notifications and incoming support requests
• Assess needs through risk screening, initial engagement and ongoing support planning
• Maintain accurate records and case notes within the StandBy database
• Travel across the Northern Territory as required (including small aircraft travel)
• Support community engagement, education and training using asset‑based community development principles
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, local services and stakeholders
• Champion the voice and value of lived experience
• Contribute feedback, insights and continuous improvement to strengthen service delivery
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of suicide postvention, grief, trauma and best practice care
• Ensure service delivery aligns with organisational, contractual and legislative requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You’re grounded, compassionate and able to work with confidence in complex and emotionally demanding environments. You value autonomy, adaptability and cultural respect.
You will bring:
• Qualifications or substantial experience in allied health or community services (Psychology, counselling, social work, mental health, community development or similar)
• Experience supporting people impacted by suicide, grief, loss or trauma
• Strong engagement and relationship‑building skills across diverse communities
• Confidence working independently across geographically spread regions
• Exceptional communication, documentation and self‑care practice
• A willingness and comfort travelling regularly — including in small planes
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) — or willingness to obtain (supported upon commencement)
Why join StandBy?
• Work in a mission‑led, values‑driven organisation
• Play a tangible role in supporting healing after suicide
• Experience meaningful community engagement across the NT
• Receive professional support, clinical guidance and reflective practice
• Be trusted to work autonomously while never working alone
• Be part of a nationally respected suicide postvention program
This role is for you if…
You want your work to genuinely matter
You believe community‑led healing is powerful
You’re ready for meaningful travel and diverse experiences
You value purpose, flexibility and human connection
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
If you’re looking for a role that will challenge you, grow you and deeply reward you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help ensure no one walks alone after suicide
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.
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: recruitment@youturn.org.au
