• Make a meaningful impact supporting young people affected by suicide and loss.
• Lead an initiative with national significance across QLD and parts of NSW
• Collaborate with education, health, and community sectors.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Seasons for Life Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting school communities across the state through the delivery of Seasons for Growth education programs. This position leads the implementation of a national suicide prevention and postvention initiative, in QLD and parts of NSW, focusing on young people impacted by suicide and other significant losses.
Working within the MacKillop Seasons team, the coordinator partners with schools, education leaders, and community organisations to provide tailored training, resources, and support. The role involves developing school-specific coaching and implementation plans, delivering professional learning to educators, and expanding the reach of evidence-based grief and loss programs to strengthen wellbeing and resilience in educational settings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with education leaders, government bodies, and community organisations to support the Seasons for Life initiative.
• Collaborate with national partners such as headspace Schools and Communities/Be You, Standby – Support after Suicide, and Thirrilli to coordinate postvention responses.
• Represent MacKillop Seasons at stakeholder meetings, conferences, and events, promoting the initiative and its impact.
• Consult with First Nations communities in partnership with the Cultural Consultant to ensure culturally responsive program delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to expand the reach and effectiveness of suicide prevention and postvention efforts.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in education, health, or a relevant discipline, with specialist knowledge in suicide prevention/postvention and grief and loss.
• Demonstrated experience delivering services to support young people, with a track record of achieving project outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to build partnerships across government, non-government, and community sectors.
• Knowledge of education and community service organisations, and experience networking with key partners.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, with a commitment to culturally responsive practice