Mental Health Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia flourish Australia Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Flourish Australia. As a specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with lived experience of mental health issues to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Located in the Sunshine Coast region, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individualised support to clients, working closely with them to develop and implement recovery plans that meet their unique needs and goals.

This is a full-time position, working 76 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for remote work and flexible scheduling.

In addition to a competitive salary of $37.35-$40.05 per hour, plus superannuation and salary packaging, we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
  • Tax-free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
  • Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
  • Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
  • Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a Certificate IV or above in a relevant field, or a minimum of 2-years full-time experience working in the human services field. You will also need to demonstrate a strong commitment to recovery-based practice and a willingness to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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