Overview
We are seeking reliable and resilient Mental Health Support Workers for permanent part-time (18 hours per week) opportunities in the Drouin area. You will work collaboratively with clients to help achieve recovery goals through one-to-one support, shared supports, workshops and group work facilitation to enhance recovery, personal growth and activities of daily living.
Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges. Mind has operated for more than 45 years and employs more than 1,300 staff around Australia, recognising the value of lived experience in connecting with and motivating clients and guiding recovery.
About the Service
Haven residences are designed as a home away from home and are typically staffed 24/7, funded by clients’ NDIS packages, and offer a peer recovery community environment to encourage clients to share and support each other. Working with clients, families and carers, Mind staff build high quality, tailored programs to suit individual needs and NDIS goal plans.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Support Worker you will work collaboratively with clients to achieve their recovery goals through one-to-one support, shared supports, workshops and group work facilitation. The role includes weekend work, including sleepovers and shorter shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with clients to achieve their goals set out in their NDIS plan, support them to return to a place of residence and a meaningful life using a staged approach to recovery
- Deliver group work programs to build clients’ skills, support their recovery and help them transition back to the natural community
- Support family and carer roles through understanding their concerns and providing information, education and referrals
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
- Support residents with all aspects of maintaining tenancy
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field as designated by Mind
- Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field is desirable
- Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare or Government sectors is desirable
- Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers
- Awareness and understanding of the NDIS is desirable
Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. to cover living expenses
- Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging
- Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (full-time employees)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
- Fitness Passport for access to a corporate health and fitness program
- Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching
Interested?
To apply, visit Mind Careers and reference number. Online applications must be submitted by 11:00pm Sunday 5 October 2025. For more information, please contact the person below.
Stephanie Brady – Team Leader
Stephanie.Brady at MindAustralia.org.au
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr at mindaustralia.org.au
Position Description
PD Mental Health Support Worker (Haven) available as a PDF
The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
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