Coordinator

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About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

Your New Role

The Safe Space Café Co-ordinator is responsible for the establishment of a peer volunteer led community café/safe space for the LGBTIQAP+ community on the Gold Coast which supports people who identify as LGBTIQAP+ or questioning who have ongoing mental health needs that require ongoing psychosocial support. This is a fixed term contract until January 31st 2024 with the possibility of extension. It will be part time with 50 hours per fortnight. Your key responsibilities in the role will include but not limited to:

Create a safe and secure space for the LGBTIQAP+ community where needs can be assessed and support provided
Develop skills of peer support workers and volunteers
Work with QPALS to identify gaps and barriers to service
Develop and use resources and manage small program budget
Actively assist clients to navigate digital low intensity mental health supports