Mental Health Advocate

1 week ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeAccessibility Full time $81,544 - $121,399

Our Mission is to Improve Mental Health Accessibility

- We are a nationally recognised provider of mental health and disability services

- Our purpose driven role aims to empower individuals with severe mental illness on their recovery journey.

The Service Navigator exists to improve accessibility to the health system for individuals with severe mental illness and associated psychosocial disorders. We engage with and advocate for individuals, connect them with appropriate support networks, and empower them on their recovery journey.

Working closely with Local Health Networks and NDIS Local Area Coordinators, we facilitate consumer access and enhance coordinated referral processes through creation and distribution of detailed resources relating to community-based support services as well as psychosocial, clinical, and primary healthcare.

To be successful, you will work alongside our Psychosocial support programs and intake teams. As a Service Navigator, you will build and draw upon our Community Recovery Model to establish and enhance coordinated referral processes and community support services focused on psychosocial support needs such as housing, employment, education, family support, and financial matters.

Key requirements include relevant qualification minimum a Diploma in Counselling or relevant Mental Health qualification or above, commensurate experience in working in a support role for people with mental illness, current valid Driver's License, evidence of the right to work in Australia, National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check, Employment, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate, and NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance.

What We Offer:

Purpose driven culture where people can thrive, respect, and valued differences

Equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment

Salary packaging up to $15,899 enabling you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing

Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum

Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave

Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Our organisation connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading national mental health and disability support organisation, our services span mental health, disability, and community care, reaching more than 7000 people each year.

We create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.



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