Mental Health Professionals

22 hours ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia flourish Australia Full time

Flourish Australia invites applications for Mental Health Workers and Peer Workers to join our Tamworth teams.

The positions available are:

  • Full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities
  • Based in Tamworth, working in outreach and accommodation settings
  • Rotating roster including weekend, evening, and night shifts
  • Attractive hourly rates, $37.35-$40.05/hour, plus Super and Tax-Free Salary Packaging

About the Opportunities

As a Mental Health Worker or Peer Worker, you will support individuals accessing our services who have lived experiences of mental health issues to achieve their goals and aspirations.

You will play a vital role in assisting people to maintain wellness and realise their hopes by:

  • Engaging in meaningful conversations and creating opportunities that meet individual interests and goals
  • Encouraging shared learning experiences and supporting skill development through self-directed learning, information, and education
  • Providing individualised support that meets the recovery journey goals of each person, focusing on strengths-based approaches led by the individual wherever possible
  • Being hands-on and involved in direct service delivery

We value lived experience and believe peer support is a powerful part of the mental health recovery journey.

Therefore, our Peer Worker roles are designed for those willing to use their lived experience and personal recovery to mentor people with lived experiences of mental health issues.

You will use your lived experience to inform and contribute to staff learning, service understanding, and delivering person-led, strengths-focused, recovery-based services.

For more information about what it means to be a Peer Worker with Flourish Australia, please review the Position Description and the Peer Worker information statement.

For more information on the Mental Health Worker role, please read the Position Description.

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a valid driver's license and provide proof of comprehensive insurance when required.

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organisations, dedicated to supporting people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.

Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised, addressing the unique needs of each individual.

We set goals, connect individuals with relevant services and opportunities, and provide ongoing support to help them thrive.

We welcome suitably qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and mature-age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • Certificate IV or above in a relevant field OR 2 years of full-time experience in the human services sector (recognised by Flourish Australia)
  • A strong commitment to recovery-based practice
  • A personal lived experience of mental health issues and recovery
  • Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with lived experiences of mental health issues
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data information management systems
  • A current Australian driver's licence

The Benefits

Flourish Australia offers an attractive remuneration package, including:

  • Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement
  • Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (casuals ineligible)
  • Generous leave provisions, including 17.5% leave loading and additional days of paid leave
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
  • Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and training
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
  • Regular supervision, mentoring, and team support

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