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Social Worker/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing distress or crisis, supporting recovery, wellbeing, and connection to community services.
- Deliver evidence-informed, therapeutic interventions to support people with mental health and/or AOD challenges.
- Permanent, Part-time
- Salary: $100,776 – $114,000 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% super, depending on accreditation and experience (SCHADS Level 5 - 6)
- Cairns 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 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 dedicated and compassionate Social Worker or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) to join our new Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre.
In this role, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented therapeutic services to people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and other drug challenges, as well as their families, carers and supporters. You will provide comprehensive assessment, brief interventions, treatment planning and evaluation, delivering both short- and medium-term clinical support.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will integrate clinical interventions with wellbeing supports, peer support, care coordination and mutual self-help approaches to support holistic recovery outcomes.
About the service
The Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre, delivered in partnership with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, provides a welcoming, low-stigma and safe space for people experiencing distress or crisis. Offering clinical and non-clinical support, the centre provides an alternative to hospital emergency departments and helps people access early intervention and ongoing supports, including AOD, housing, and social services.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, including suicide and complex needs.
- Develop and implement person-led support and treatment plans using recovery-oriented practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and external stakeholders to ensure integrated care.
- Build and maintain strong referral pathways and community partnerships.
- Maintain high standards of professional practice, documentation and clinical governance.
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and current AASW membership.
- AASW Mental Health Accreditation or willingness to work towards accreditation.
- Significant experience providing focused psychological strategies and therapeutic support in mental health and AOD contexts.
- Demonstrated experience supporting people with complex needs using recovery-oriented approaches.
- Knowledge of evidence-informed therapeutic modalities (e.g. CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice).
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with strong organisational, communication, and advocacy skills.
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
- Hybrid work options – opportunity to combine on-site and telehealth work.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
- Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
Interested?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499109. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 17 March 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:
Rafia Marsh – Service Manager, Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre
Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au
Position Description
PD Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (CMMHC) - 20260216.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.
