Join our Team

• Support clients with mental ill health to positively work towards their wellbeing goals and independent living
• Permanent, Part-Time (Minimum 15.2 hours/week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours as available) | 24/7 Rotating Roster
• Hourly rate $34.58 - $37.73 + Super 12% & Benefits
• Horsham Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress 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

We are a seeking a compassionate, resilient Mental Health Support Worker for a permanent, part time role (minimum guaranteed 15.2 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours) on a 7- day rotating roster with weekend and extended hours shifts, in Horsham. 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.

About the service

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.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
• Support clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to client’s recovery goals.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks where required.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant Qualifications: A minimum Certificate III in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or another health-related discipline.
• Essential Certifications: Current First Aid and CPR accreditation.
• Hands-On Expertise: Proven experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges and complex needs, while working collaboratively with families and carers.
• Empowering Others: Ability to mentor and share knowledge to help people build confidence, foster social connections, create community networks, and access vital services.
• Group Facilitation Skills: Experience running group activities is highly regarded.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Community Services sector, with the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with service providers, clinical teams, and key stakeholders.

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.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - Reference number 498749. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 2 February 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:

Josh Koenig – Service Manager

Joshua.Koenig@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Mental Health Support Worker (Housing with Support) 20230627.pdf

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

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.