Community Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

- Make a difference for people facing mental health challenges
- Casual, Part-time & Full-time positions (until 30 June 2027) - Flexible 24/7 Rotating Roster
- Join our new Transitional Recovery Program supporting people in Rockhampton and Yeppoon to achieve their recovery and wellness goals

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 service

The Transitional Recovery Program supports adults leaving acute mental health services to build independence, prevent hospital readmission, and thrive in the community. In a homelike setting with 24/7 staff, we provide tailored one-to-one support, shared activities, and group programs, all built around each person’s strengths and goals.

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic Community Mental Health Practitioner for casual, fixed-term, part-time, and full-time opportunities in our new Transitional Recovery Program in Rockhampton and Yeppoon. In this role, you will work collaboratively with clients, families, and carers to deliver recovery-oriented, person-centred care. You will:

- Engage clients using motivational interviewing, brief interventions, trauma-informed care, and family-inclusive practices.
- Develop and facilitate group programs that build skills and support recovery goals.
- Support families and carers through information, education, and referrals.
- Collaborate with community services to ensure coordinated and integrated support.
- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the service, including housekeeping duties.
- Work flexibly across a 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends, weekdays and sleepovers.

What you’ll bring

- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Youth Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field.
- Experience working with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
- Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.

Benefits

- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- 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 498068. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 7 October 2025. 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:

Deb Budde, Service Manager

Deb.Budde@mindaustralia.org.au

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 Community Mental Health Practitioner (TRP) 20250321.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.

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