Grief and Loss Practice and Education Lead

Make a meaningful difference with us We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. As a Grief and Loss Practice and Education Lead , you will play a meaningful role in strengthening the way UnitingCare supports people through grief, loss and bereavement. In this flexible, two-day-per-week role , you’ll design and deliver engaging training, presentations and program materials for facilitators, volunteers and clients . You’ll help keep our approach contemporary, compassionate and grounded in best practice , drawing on your professional experience and personal insight to create safe, supportive learning experiences that make a real difference. Please note, this position is Part Time Permanent – 2 days per week. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working by agreement. Y our part in our UnitingCare team: Design, develop and review grief and loss curriculum, training resources and program materials to ensure they remain current, relevant and aligned with contemporary practice. Facilitate and co-deliver engaging workshops, presentations and learning sessions for facilitators, volunteers, clients and other stakeholders across Queensland. Support compliance requirements for new and existing Grief and Loss facilitators and volunteers, helping ensure safe, consistent and quality program delivery. Research emerging trends, evidence-based approaches and sector developments to contribute fresh ideas and continuous improvement across the Grief and Loss program. Provide compassionate pastoral care, guidance and support where required , creating safe and respectful spaces for people impacted by grief and loss. What makes a difference for us? Confidence to meet relevant probity , legislative and organisational compliance requirements, including but not limited to current driver licence , NDIS Worker Screening, working rights and a Nationally Coordinated Police Check . Demonstrated experience in grief, loss, bereavement, pastoral care, education, training, facilitation or a closely related field. Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in both small and large group settings. Confidence developing, reviewing and evaluating training resources, program materials and online learning content. A contemporary understanding of grief, loss, bereavement and end-of-life experiences, supported by a commitment to ongoing professional learning and supervision. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy, professionalism and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, volunteers, facilitators and internal stakeholders. Willingness to work flexibly, including remote or work-from-home arrangements, agreed days of work, occasional travel and out-of-hours attendance where required . What makes a difference for you? The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link A recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.