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Make a real difference in people’s lives! Join our new Forensic Transitional Recovery Program to support adults leaving acute mental health services to achieve recovery goals, build independence, and thrive in the community.

• Part-time (30.4 hours per week) until 30 June 2027 | 24/7 rotating roster including active night shifts, weekends and sleepovers
• Base salary from $76,372.40 (pro-rata) + Super 12%  & Benefits
• Cairns 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 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 role

We are seeking empathetic and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioners to join our new Transitional Recovery Program (FTRP) in Cairns. This program supports adults on forensic orders leaving acute mental health services to achieve their recovery goals, build independence, and thrive in the community.

With 24/7 residential support, you will provide person-centred care in a home-like environment, helping people develop life skills, rebuild confidence, and strengthen social and community connections. Please note: This position includes active night shifts as part of a 24/7 residential roster.

Key responsibilities

• Engage clients using motivational interviewing, brief interventions, trauma-informed care, and family-inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and carers through one-on-one support, workshops, and group facilitation
• Develop and facilitate group programs to build skills and support recovery goals.
• Collaborate with community services to ensure coordinated support.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations, including housekeeping duties.
• Work a 24/7 rotating roster, including active night shifts, weekends, and sleepovers, to provide consistent and responsive care.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or other health-related field.
• Experience working with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
• Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma- informed care and family inclusive practice.
• Confidence and reliability to work independently and as part of a 24/7 team, including overnight and weekend shifts.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Night shift allowances / penalty rates apply.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 499284. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Tuesday, 7 April 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Emma Sansom, Service Manager

Emma.Sansom@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (FTRP) - 20250702.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.