Join our Team

• Provide person-centred supports to young people facing mental health challenges to help them achieve their life goals
• Casual opportunity | 24/7 Rotating Roster
• $38.65 - $41.45 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + 25% casual loading
• Work across both Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) and Youth Step Up Step Down (YSUSD) programs in Caboolture

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 looking for self-motivated and compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioners to join our Caboolture team and work across two youth residential services.

In this role, you will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred support to young people aged 16–21, helping them to:

• Achieve their recovery goals
• Build confidence and skills for independent living
• Develop daily routines and independent living skills
• Strengthen social and community connections
• Develop resilience and maintain wellbeing

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends, overnight shifts and sleepovers.

About the services

Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS)
A longer-term residential program providing a safe, home-like environment where young people can build independence, resilience, life skills and social connections while working towards their recovery goals.

Youth Step Up Step Down (YSUSD)
A short-term residential program delivered in partnership with the local health service, offering a supportive therapeutic alternative to hospital admission "step up" or assisting young people transitioning from hospital back into the community "step down".

Key responsibilities

• Support young people to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery
• Purposefully engage with young people using techniques including: Brief intervention, Motivational interviewing and coaching, Family inclusive practice, Trauma informed practice, Conflict resolution
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid young people to build their skills and focus on recovery
• Support family and carer roles through understanding their concerns and the provision of information, education and referrals
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to people’s recovery goals

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field
• Expertise in working with young people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers
• Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening Check (yellow card), or willingness to obtain
• Hold a valid Australian, Driver’s licence
• Ability to provide evidence of required vaccinations in accordance with Queensland Health partnership requirements

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s 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
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499698. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Please contact the person below for more information.

Aunjeet Legah, Service Manager

Aunjeet.Legah@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 (YRRS) 20250219.pdf

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (YSUSD) 20250507.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.