LGBTQIA+ Community Partnerships and Engagement Officer

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.

About the role

The role involves actively working to increase engagement with the Support After Suicide Hub. More specifically, creating content for media and social media, creating campaigns, establishing partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organisations and overseeing the moderation of the online forum

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

Support After Suicide is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services within the Mental Health and Wellbeing stream. Operating in metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria, the program provides counselling, group and online support to people bereaved by suicide.

Support After Suicide also facilitates information sessions for the community and provides education to professionals to increase the awareness of how to respond effectively and compassionately to the bereaved.

SASH (Support After Suicide Hub) is a national online resource and community forum for LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide. Developed by Support After Suicide, in partnership with Switchboard Victoria, SASH was made by, and for LGBTQIA+ people who live with loss by suicide
 

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in the field
2. Demonstrated understanding of factors associated with higher rates of mental ill health and suicidal distress among LGBTIQA+ people.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the grief and trauma that LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide may be experiencing
4. Experience and skill in engaging appropriately and sensitively on discussion forums and social media.
5. Experience working within or alongside LGBTQIA+ organisations and/or communities, ideally having existing relationships with key stakeholders.

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 Friday 30 January 2026

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.