Mental Health Support Workers

Overview

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 40 years.

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.

About Havens

The Haven Foundation, social housing with support, offers people their own home in a unique community environment. Haven residences are built for people living with mental health challenges who want somewhere to live where they can access specialist mental health support. With stable, medium to long-term housing, residents benefit from a safe and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth empowering residents to develop daily living skills and transition into mainstream housing with greater independence.

Key outcomes include:

- Reduced hospital admissions for both psychiatric and physical health concerns

- Increased social inclusion through thoughtful, community-oriented design

- Lower reliance on public mental health services and stronger engagement with GPs

- Strengthened connections with family and support networks

To learn more about our Haven residences and to hear firsthand from clients about their transformative experiences, please check out the flyer below.

Havens – A place to call home – Haven Flyer - September 2025.docx

About the opportunities

Working in collaboration with clients, families and carers, Mind staff build high quality, tailored programs to suit individual needs and NDIS goal plans. We are opening brand new services in Traralgon and Wonthaggi who are seeking early expressions of interest for the following roles:

- Mental Health Support Worker - Support clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.

- Mental Health Support Worker (Casual) – Provide casual support to clients in their journey to reintegrate into the community, live independently, and lead a meaningful life through a step-by-step recovery process.

An employment seminar is scheduled to take place in late October / early November. This session will be highly informative and beneficial for those interested in attending, offering valuable insights and guidance relevant to prospective applicants. Once the date is confirmed, further details will be communicated directly to all applicants.

What you’ll bring

- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.

- 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 $15,900 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.

- Learning, development and career opportunities.

In addition to company specific incentives, discover the unique advantages of working in Traralgon or Wonthaggi - two communities in Victoria that blend professional growth with quality lifestyle.

Traralgon: TAFE & local training access, affordable living with career and lifestyle balance

Wonthaggi: Healthcare growth and access, close to beaches, trails and Phillip Island - providing a relaxed coastal lifestyle

How to express interest

Please attach a copy of your CV and submit a cover letter addressing the below questions:

1. Please specify the employment type you’re interested in: Permanent Part Time, Casual or both.

2. Which location you’re open to working within: Traralgon, Wonthaggi or both.

3. Explain why you are interested in this role and what skills and experience you would bring

Expressions of interest will be received until late 2025 which is when the positions will be officially advertised. If you’re shortlisted, we will be in touch at that time. Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Marie Vasishta – Establishment Operations Lead

Marie.Vasishta@mindaustralia.org.au

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