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 service

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services act as a front door to the mental health service system and provides a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic Community Mental Health Practitioner for a Fixed Term, Part Time opportunity (30.4 hours per week) in the Mt Alexander, Macedon Ranges and Central Goldfields area until November 2027. This position will play an integral part in working collaboratively with consumers to achieve their wellbeing and recovery goals through telehealth, one-to-one support, and group work facilitation to enhance recovery, personal growth and activities of daily living.

Key responsibilities

• Support people on their recovery journey – Work alongside individuals to help them take action on their recovery plans. This includes building skills for daily living, supporting self-care, and navigating mental health and/or AOD challenges.
• Design and deliver impactful group programs – Create and run group sessions that empower people to focus on their recovery, build confidence, and reconnect with their communities.
• Strengthen family and carer connections – Where appropriate, support individuals to re-engage with family and carers, and provide families with resources and guidance to access support for themselves.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team – Be an active part of a team that values diverse perspectives. You’ll contribute to recovery-oriented practice, support clinical interventions, and participate in team, case, and handover meetings.
• Champion lived experience and inclusion – Help foster a workplace culture that values lived experience and actively includes consumers, carers, and families in shaping the work we do.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant qualifications valued – You’ll bring tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Services, or another related field recognised by Mind.
• Skilled in evidence-based approaches – You have practical experience applying a range of therapeutic models and service responses, such as trauma-informed care, family-inclusive practice, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies.
• Lived experience is welcomed – Personal experience of mental health challenges and recovery, or supporting someone through it, is highly regarded and seen as a valuable asset in this role.
• Collaborative and recovery-focused – You’re experienced in assessing individual needs and working alongside people to co-develop recovery plans using evidence-informed tools and approaches.

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 8 weeks paid parental leave, 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.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500573. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 14 October 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.

Elizabeth Davidson – Team Leader (Lived Expertise)
Elizabeth.Davidson@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner - Locals Tranche 3 - 20250910.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