Join our Team

• Empower children and families through early intervention
• Experience the fulfilment that comes from helping young people flourish in their community
• PT contract 3 days/week until June 2026 | Family Mental Health Support Service | Access to pool vehicle

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 Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the Service

Our Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) offers early intervention support for children, young people (up to 18 years of age) and their families to improve mental health and wellbeing within the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The program encompasses three tiers of support including short-term brief intervention, intensive support and community capacity building.

About the Role

We are seeking an engaging and family inclusive Community Mental Health Practitioner for a fixed term, part time (22.8 hours per week) opportunity in the Mount Gambier area. The role requires flexibility and being responsive to the needs of children, young people, their families, and carers. The role also involves utilising therapeutic interventions and working holistically with young people within Mind’s recovery-oriented framework.

Key responsibilities

• Work with children, young people, and their families and carers to enable them to develop capacity, meaningful relationships and identify their strengths.
• Engage creatively with children and young people using a child-centred approach to practice.
• Support family and carer roles through understanding their concerns and providing information, education, and referrals.
• Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local supports for clients that contribute to their ongoing wellbeing and community participation.
• Organise and participate in community events to promote mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, and their families

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience in assessing individual needs and planning goal-focused recovery using evidence informed approaches and tools.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with children and young people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.

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, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• 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.
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498882. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 8th 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.

Kathryn Cousins – Senior Service Manager
Kathryn.Cousins@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@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (FMHSS) 20240226.pdf

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