About Us
We're leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on the next stage of our journey, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.
About The Service
Safe Spaces provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, allowing them to:
Identify alternatives to presenting to the Emergency Department for low risk individuals
Access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting.
Role Overview
Be involved in demonstrating a peer led service model for the Illawarra.
Use a combination of evidence-based strategies underpinned by recovery orientated principles to provide
Assistance to individuals experiencing distress.
Utilise a sensory modulation approach to build independence in developing and engaging in skills to build distress tolerance and support an individual's capacity to alleviate and manage future psychosocial
distress.
On Offer
Based in Wollongong, NSW
2 x casual opportunities available
Hours of work: Wednesday to Saturday (2pm-10pm)
Paying on SCHADs Level 3 plus Super
May be eligible for Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
Supportive team environment
Excellent training and career development
Requirements
Minimum of Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services or other related discipline (ideally a completed Diploma or Bachelors)
Experience, skills and knowledge in working with people experiencing mental illness, in immediate distress and/or experiencing suicide ideation
Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of a recovery-oriented, person-centered, and strengths-based approach to service delivery
Experience using mental health assessment tools with distressed clients
Ability to implement and facilitate capacity building activities with participants
Lived experience of suicidality
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills
Networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
Current driver's licence with a good driving history and a registered, well maintained vehicle that is available to be used for the purposes of this role
Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply now
To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date for applications on 12 March 2026.
For any queries, please email