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• Provide outreach counselling to farmers and rural communities experiencing stress and mental health challenges related to prolonged drought
• Full-time position until 30 June 2026, with the option of part-time (4 days per week) for the right candidate.
• Base Salary from $88,090 + 12% Super & Benefits | Monday to Friday
• Outreach-base role across Port Lincoln and the Eyre and Far North region

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 a compassionate and motivated Counsellor for a fixed-term, full-time position until 30 June 2026 to deliver outreach counselling and mental health support to farmers, their families, and rural communities affected by prolonged drought across Port Lincoln and the Eyre and Far North region.

In this role, you will provide brief interventions, trauma-informed counselling, referrals, and care coordination using strengths-based, recovery-oriented approaches. You will support individuals to enhance their wellbeing and navigate both environmental and emotional challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver brief, trauma-informed counselling interventions to individuals and families experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges related to drought
• Provide crisis support to individuals in acute distress, including those at risk of self-harm or suicide, and facilitate referrals to emergency services when necessary.
• Engage with and maintain trust-based relationships with farmers, local leaders, and community groups, and collaborate with local stakeholders to understand community needs and priorities.
• Facilitate group sessions focused on stress management, resilience, and peer support tailored to rural community needs.
• Collaborate with local service providers to coordinate holistic care and strengthen referral pathways.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or other health-related field.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering mental health support in rural or agricultural settings, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, mental health recovery, and care coordination.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently across a regional area (unrestricted driver’s licence and own vehicle required).

Benefits

• Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. plus 50% remote area benefits for eligible living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage interest, utilities).
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Professional development through regular supervision sessions.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 497927. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 3 October 2025. 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

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 Counsellor - Regional Community Services SA - 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