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Family Engagement Worker / Lead Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only)
- Coach and inspire a team delivering recovery-oriented mental health services
- Internal secondment opportunity | Part-time 22 hours per week until mid-December 2026
- Base Salary from $100,776 (pro-rata) | SCHADS Level 5
- Adult Step-up Step-Down Service | Gladstone
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.
About the role
This is an internal secondment opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Lead Practitioner – Family Engagement to join the Gladstone team. In this role, you will provide practice leadership and work collaboratively with staff, families, and carers to support positive recovery outcomes and ensure family-inclusive service delivery.
You will mentor and guide staff in delivering psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery programs, and support services aligned with Mind’s Recovery-Oriented Practice framework and values.
Key responsibilities
- Provide direct support to people by developing individual recovery plans, enhancing daily living skills, and fostering independence
- Support families and carers through education, engagement, and inclusion in service planning
- Guide and mentor Community Mental Health Practitioners through coaching, training, and professional development
- Plan and deliver group programs focused on recovery, wellbeing, and community transition
- Collaborate with services and community stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to clients’ recovery goals
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
- Valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Expertise working with clients 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.
- Ability to provide evidence of Vaccination Preventable Diseases or obtain required vaccinations in line with our partnership with QLD Health.
Interested?
Please find below the position description for your review.
PD Family Engagement Worker (ASUSD) 20230130.pdf
PD Lead Practitioner (ASUSD) 20240610.pdf
Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Sunday 23 August 2026. Please contact the person below if you require more information.
Alysia Smith –Service Manager – Gladstone Step Up Step Down
Alysia.Smith@mindaustralia.org.au
Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties
