Expressions of interest are invited from Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers to proactively support the mental health and wellbeing of our employees at Griffith City Council.

EAP providers are required to work with our employees to assist with diverse range of areas.

Existing Griffith City Council EAP providers are invited to resubmit their details in this process.

Providers, in addressing the key areas of the Expressions of Interest, will:

• Provide Qualifications in Psychology or Counselling and any other relevant qualifications.
• Provide a Certificate of Currency for Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Provide a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance.
• Provide a current Working with Children Check.
• Provide a schedule of fees for EAP services.
• Demonstrate experience in Psychology or Counselling.
• Demonstrate appropriate experience and capability to support a diverse range of employees.
• Have the availability to be able to accept new and ongoing referrals within reasonable timeframes.
• Have the availability to be able to respond quickly to emergency cases e.g. a critical incident debriefing.
• Have the availability to undertake consultations through secured video link, teleconferencing, phone or face to face.
• Have the ability to provide data only feedback for EAP services every six months. This data is to assist in tailoring and evolving EAP services for mentally healthy workplace initiatives.
• Comply with Council’s EAP policy.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Expressions of interest for Council’s Employee Assistance Program are to be submitted in writing addressing the above requirements.

Expressions of Interest are to be addressed to: The Director, Economic & Organisational Development at Griffith City Council, PO Box 485 Griffith NSW 2680 or by email admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au