Join our Team

• Support young people on their recovery journey and help them build confidence and independence
• Casual opportunities | 24/7 Rotating Roster
• SCHADS Level 3 + 25% casual loading and penalty rates
• Gain experience across two specialised Youth Mental Health 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 seeking compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioners to join our Caboolture team, supporting young people across two specialised youth residential programs.

As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will support young people aged 16–21 experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their personal recovery goals. You will provide person-centred and recovery-oriented support to help young people develop daily living skills, strengthen community connections and work towards their wellbeing goals 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 Queensland Health, 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

• Provide recovery-focused, person-centred support to young people in a residential setting.
• Support young people to develop daily living skills, routines, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships that promote safety, trust, wellbeing and recovery.
• Support young people to strengthen their social and community connections.
• Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support individual goals.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and internal/external services.
• Engage young people in meaningful one-on-one and group activities that support their personalised recovery goals.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health (or a higher qualification in a related field).
• Experience supporting young people with mental health challenges, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• An understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma informed practice.
• A current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A Current Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening Check (yellow card), or willingness to obtain.
• A current 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 500173. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday, 7 August 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.