Join our Team

• Support clients with mental ill health to positively work towards their wellbeing goals and independent living
• 2x Permanent, Part Time positions (30.4 hrs per fortnight)
• Colac Location

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.

About the role

The Housing with Support residential service is a long-term integrated social housing program for people living with severe and enduring psychosocial disability. The Haven residences are staffed 7 days a week and designed like a ‘home away from home’ funded through client’s NDIS packages with practice guided by Mind’s Model of Recovery Oriented Practice, Haven service model and Dual Disability framework. The service works collaboratively with clients providing personalised 1:1 support, shared supports and group activities based on strengths and goals identified in an individual’s recovery plan to build daily living skills, strengthen relationships with families and carers, enhance social connections and community networks, and grow confidence and capacity to live safely in the community.

We are a seeking 2x compassionate, resilient Mental Health Support Worker for two Permanent, Part Time (30.4 hours per fortnight) opportunities, to work on a 24/7 rotating roster within the Haven property, in Colac. You will play an integral role providing positive person-centred, recovery-oriented supports to clients to achieve their wellbeing goals, develop capacity and life skills, strengthen social connections, enhance support networks and grow confidence to live independently. This position requires travel requirement to use a privately owned vehicle for work purposes.

Key responsibilities

• Work with clients to achieve their goals set out in their NDIS plan, return to a place of residence and a meaningful life supporting them through a staged approach to recovery.
• Deliver group work programs that will assist clients to build their skills, focus on their recovery and work towards transitioning back to their natural community.
• Facilitate, as appropriate, the re-engagement and maintenance of family and carer relationships.
• Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local supports for clients that facilitate them living the life of their choosing in their own community.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the residential service through undertaking a range of housekeeping duties including:

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field. Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related fields is desirable.
• Unrestricted Australian driver’s license, and ability to utilise personal vehicle and to transport residents as required.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, complex needs and with their families and carers.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of theoretical approaches, practices and appropriate service responses including family inclusive practice, trauma informed theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and harm reduction therapy is desirable.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance as well as current First Aid and CPR certifications and ability to perform these duties as required as part of the role.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498903. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 12 January 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.

Tayla Nichols – Service Manager

Tayla.Nichols@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Mental Health Support Worker (HWS Haven) - Colac - 20260108.pdf

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties.

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