Mental Health Support Worker

- Enhance recovery, personal growth and activities of daily living for clients
- Casual employment within Housing with Support Services | Drouin, Frankston and Pakenham locations
- Hourly rate $34.58 - $37.73 + casual loading & Fitness Passport, access to a wide choice of fitness facilities

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

Haven residences are designed as a ‘home away from home’ and are typically staffed 24/7, providing rehabilitation services designed for people aged between 18-64 years living with severe and enduring psychosocial disability.

We are seeking reliable and supportive Mental Health Support Workers interested in casual employment within the Drouin, Frankston and Pakenham areas. You will collaborate with clients, families, and carers to follow tailored support plans, NDIS goals, enhance daily living skills, foster community connections, and build confidence for independent living.

Please note:

- Casual shifts are a minimum of 3 hours.
- People who can fill shifts at short notice are highly desirable.
- If you are currently studying for a degree or higher in one of the required qualifications you are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
- Support clients to, 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.

What you’ll bring

- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
- Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
- Ability to provide information and mentoring to build capability, establish social relationships, create community networks and access to relevant services.
- Understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships 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, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
- 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 through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 498401. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm 30th October 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don’t miss out apply today.

To be considered, applicants need to have availability to fill all shift types, morning, afternoon, evening, weekends and sleep overs – please address this within your cover letter.

Manager Contact Details

Stephanie Brady
Stephanie.Brady@mindaustralia.org.au

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

Position Description

PD Mental Health Support Worker (Housing with Support) 20230627.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 and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.

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