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Community Mental Health Practitioner - Relief Worker
- Empower people with mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals and live independently
- Casual positions available | 24/7 Rotating Roster | Hourly rate $38.65 - $41.45 + Casual loading and %12 Super & Benefits | Burnside Location
Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living 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, self-motivated Community Mental Health Practitioners for permanent full-time and casual positions with our Burnside HASP/SIL team. In this role, you’ll provide 1:1, shared, and group supports tailored to individual recovery goals. You’ll support residents to:
- Build daily living and self-management skills
- Strengthen social and community connections
- Gain confidence and independence to live well
About the service
Burnside HASP/SIL is a 24/7 residential program providing safe, secure, and affordable housing for people living with significant psychosocial disability and mental health concerns. The service accommodates up to 20 residents, each with their own self-contained unit, offering a stable home environment while developing independent living skills and preparing to transition back to the community.
Key responsibilities
- Support clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
- Deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
- Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
- Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to the client’s recovery goals.
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy 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.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- 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 498874. 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 (HASP SIL) 20230130.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.
