Join our Team

• Lead and oversee the implementation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals Graduate and Early Career Program in a leading mental health organisation.
• Fixed Term (until Jan 2027) | Part Time (22.8 hour per week)
• Echuca location

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 the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 45 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Graduate Program Lead will support Community Mental Health practitioners and Allied Health graduates by designing, developing and implementing the Graduate program for Mind-led Locals. The Graduate program facilitates entry into the mental health sector for graduates, so they are supported through a structured workplace learning program to develop the skills required for a successful career.

We are seeking a self—motivated individual for a Fixed Term, Part-Time (22.8 hours per week until Jan 2027) opportunity located in the Echuca area. The role will act as the direct line manager for the Graduates and provide a safe and supportive learning environment, supervision, mentorship and opportunities for reflective practice throughout their employment period.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Service Operations Managers, Graduate Lead Bendigo and other stakeholders to develop a Graduate Learning Program.
• Develop and implement relevant training programs to educate and strengthen workforce and participant capability.
• Build relationships with education and training providers and support services hosting Interns.
• Support Graduates to develop individual learning plans that focus on their required knowledge, skills and abilities to work effectively in the mental health and wellbeing system.
• Work collaboratively with all areas of the business to ensure the organisation’s objectives are met.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare or Government sectors
• Experience in leadership and capability to coach, mentor and develop a team to achieve best quality service outcomes including experience in the provision of professional supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and influence peers, stakeholders and government agencies with diplomacy to achieve effective outcomes.
• A demonstrated understanding of program development and design.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498745. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 17 December 2025. 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.

Lisa Henderson, Service Operations Manager
Lisa.Henderson@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Graduate Program Lead - Bendigo + Echuca - 20251126.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.

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