Deliver outreach support to empower people experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals and live independently

Full-time Opportunity | Whyalla

Why join Mind?

• Fixed-term, full time, until June 2027 | Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary from $80,008 + 12% Super
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + 50% remote area benefits
• Outreach-based role supporting people across Whyalla and surrounding areas
• Work from home for administrative tasks – this is an outreach role with no permanent office base
• Fleet vehicle provided for business use
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine impact on people's lives every day

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges across Whyalla and surrounding areas. This fixed-term, full-time outreach role offers the opportunity to support clients, providing person-centred support in homes and community settings to help people achieve their recovery goals and build independence.

In this role, you will help people build confidence and skills for daily living, strengthen community connections, access supports and services, and improve their overall wellbeing.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the community. With no fixed office location, you will have the flexibility to complete administrative tasks from home when not supporting clients in the community. A fleet vehicle is provided to support travel throughout the region.

Key responsibilities

• Support clients to build independent living skills and lead meaningful lives using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
• Engage with clients to identify needs and connect them with appropriate services, including mental health, physical health, housing, education, and employment.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks using family-inclusive practices.
• Support clients in transitioning to NDIS and navigating available supports.
• Assist clients to secure and maintain safe, stable, and sustainable housing.

About the Service

Mind Australia’s Outreach Psychosocial Services South Australia (OPSSA) provide person-centred psychosocial support to help people experiencing mental health challenges live independently and well in the community. The service supports people to achieve their recovery goals, build daily living skills and community connections, and transition to longer-term supports, including NDIS services where appropriate.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Awareness and understanding of the NDIS is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of available community services, networks and supports.
• Skills and experience in advocacy, collaboration, facilitation, evaluation, and problem solving.
• Valid Australian Driver's licence.

About Mind Australia

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 almost 50 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.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500546. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Monday, 19 October 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:

Kathryn Cousins, Service Manager
Kathryn.Cousins@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 (NAPSS ICSS) 20240415.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.

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.