Recovery Facilitator

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Footprints Community Ltd Full time $80,000 - $104,000 per year
  • Fixed Term Full Time Contract until 30/06/2029
  • Brisbane South Vacancy(PAH, Logan & Bayside Hospital Service Area)
  • SCHADS Level 4
  • 9 Day Fortnight (Day Off Every 2 Weeks)
  • Salary Sacrifice to Maximise Take Home Pay
  • Flexible Working Arrangements

Footprints Community is a well-regarded not-for-profit provider of community-based services, working in the community for over 30 years. We specialise in working with older people, those that experience disability, mental illness, as well as those who are at risk of homelessness.

About the Position

The Recovery and Wellness Program (RWP) is a psychosocial outreach support program for people who have a severe and complex mental illness and reside in boarding houses, supported accommodations and crisis accommodation including (couch surfing). The RWP works in partnership with the Metro North and Metro South Hospital and Health Services. All program participants are referred by clinicians through Queensland Health?s Mental Health Services.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Recovery and Wellness Program, the Recovery facilitator provides one to one support to assist the program participant to design and work towards achieving their goals through engaging in recovery-oriented practice framework.

The Recovery, Wellness and Housing Service aims to make a real difference to outcomes for those who meet the requirements:

  • Individuals aged 18 years and over;
  • Experiencing a severe mental illness;
  • Accessing or recently (within the last three months) accessed mental health clinical care through a Hospital and Health Service (HHS);
  • Referred by the HHS;
  • Residing in boarding houses, crisis accommodation or hostel.

About You

  • Minimum Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline or significant progress towards such a qualification.
  • Knowledge of AOD, Community Services and Health Sectors.
  • Ability to show initiative, think critically and make judgments based on sound reason and the information/evidence presented.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy
  • Ability to use personal vehicle
  • National Workers Screening check or current Yellow Card.
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (desirable)

Benefits of joining Footprints:

  • Attractive remuneration with generous salary sacrifice benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
  • A committed and friendly teamwork environment

For full details, please refer to the Position Description available on our website.

For more information, please contact Layken Whitfield, Manager - Homelessness at 

Shortlisting and interviews will commence as soon as applications are received, Applications will close 08/11/2025.

Further information about Footprints Community can be found online at 

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

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