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• Seeking applications for a 12-month Allied Health – Social Work Graduate program in Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
• 2x Fixed Term, Full Time positions until Feb 2027
• Hourly rate $38.65 + Super & Benefits
• Dandenong Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a 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 the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 45 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services act as front door to the mental health service system providing a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing and therapeutic support.

We have 2x Full Time, Fixed-Term (until Feb 2027) opportunities available as Allied Health Graduate (Social Work) in the in Dandenong area. We are seeking recent Tertiary qualifications Graduates in Social Work at Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Masters level, or related area. The purpose of this Graduate program is to facilitate entry into the mental health sector for new graduates and to support them through a structured workplace learning program to develop the skills required for a successful career.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a learning plan and work plan which identifies an individual learning agreement within a broader orientation process.
• Provide comprehensive and flexible therapeutic support services to people including an advanced level of assessment, brief intervention, treatment planning and evaluation.
• Provide support plans and short-term intervention methods of demonstrated effectiveness that are person-led and evidence based to meet the model of care.
• Participate in the planning and development of group work programs that will assist people accessing service to build their skills and focus on their recovery.
• Work with families and carers at the time of transition back to community.

What you’ll bring

• Recent completion of Tertiary qualifications in Social Work at Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Masters level.
• A drive and passion to commence a career which supports people who have experienced mental health and AOD challenges.
• A developing knowledge of the application of theoretical approaches, practices and appropriate service responses including family inclusive practice, trauma informed theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and harm reduction therapy.
• A commitment to understanding of assessing need and working collaboratively to plan goal focused recovery using evidence informed approaches and tools.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499017. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 11 February 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Michelle Murray, Service Operations Manager
Michelle.Murray@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Allied Health Graduate Social Work - Dandenong Local - 20260119.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.

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@mindaustralia.org.au