Job description
For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Position Details
* Full-Time / Part-Time Permanent Positions
* Classification: SCHADS Level 3with a salary range of $76,451 - $81,984; per annum pro rata if part time + Superannuation
* Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
* Location: Maitland, NSW
About your new role
As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker within the Community Living Supports (CLS) program, you will provide person-centred, recovery-oriented psychosocial support to people living with severe and complex mental health challenges. The role focuses on working alongside people to strengthen independence, wellbeing, and community connection in ways that matter to them.
You will deliver individualised, flexible outreach support in community settings, including people's homes, to assist them to build daily living skills, improve physical and mental health, and pursue personal goals such as education, employment, stable housing, and meaningful relationships. Support is grounded in trauma-informed practice and Neami's Collaborative Relational Practice, recognising each person as the expert in their own life.
About Neami National
We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.
We're proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.
Values
Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate. They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.
* Connecting
* Collaborating
* Learning
* Belonging
What will Neami offer
* Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave (pro-rata if part-time)
* Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
* Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
* Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
* Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
What you will bring to the role
* Minimum Cert IV in a related field and/or equivalent experience working in a relevant setting.
* Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels including the impact of trauma, mental distress and social determinates on health and wellbeing.
* Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations.
* Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
What the role requires
* National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
* Current Working with Children Check
* Australian working rights
* A valid driver's licence
How to Apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).
To apply for this position, please:
* Click the 'Apply Now' button where you will need to create a username and password
* Upload your resume and cover letter.
When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked). Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Cameron Muir- using the subject line: Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker - Maitland enquiry via EthicalJobs.
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.
If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email for assistance.
If your application is shortlisted:
* We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
* We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement.