Mental Health Professional

Are you a Mental Health Professional looking for a lifestyle change and role with meaning and impact ?

We're seeking an experienced Mental Health Professional to join our multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Wunan Health and be a part of a new and innovative initiative aiming to strengthen integrated and coordinated health care across our health system.

About Wunan Health

Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre is a purpose-driven social enterprise committed to supporting the health and wellbeing needs of all our community. Our primary health care services include an accredited private GP clinic, integrated with community services in youth mental health (headspace), disability advocacy and our new residential AOD withdrawal service (KWIC).

About the role

In this rewarding role, you'll deliver responsive, trauma-informed, strengths-based counselling and focused psychological supports for individuals living with chronic health conditions. You'll be part of our growing MDT, working closely with GPs, AHPs, RNs allied health professionals, and community partners to deliver holistic, person-centred, care.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver short-term individual and / or group-based evidence-based counselling and / or focused psychological strategies within a case-work framework
• Conduct assessments and develop care and safety plans in collaboration with service users, carers and / or families in line with their GP management or treatment plans
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, joint care / case conferencing, and collaborative care planning
• Work collaboratively and support integrated service pathways with local mental health and AOD providers, visiting specialists, and other community stakeholders
• Provide outreach counselling with partner services or home visits where needed
• Support professional development activities, supervision, and / or mentoring of less experienced staff or students (as required)
• Contribute to mental health related continuous quality improvement, clinical governance, and compliance initiatives

Living in Kununurra on Miriwoong Country

Live and work on beautiful Miriwoong Country where each day offers an abundance of opportunities to connect with community and nature. Kununurra is a vibrant, community-minded and welcoming town surrounded by gorges and waterfalls, vast and diverse Kimberley landscapes and rare and unique wildlife. Nestled between Lake Kununurra, Mirima National Park and the Ord Irrigation Scheme, the region offer a unique, relaxed lifestyle with opportunities abound for camping, fishing, water sports, hiking, and creative pursuits.

Why join us?

• Above-award salary + remote area benefits + generous NFP salary packaging (up to $31,000 tax-free)
• Modern, spacious, purpose-built facilities with space to make your own for group or family programs
• Mental health identified as the most needed allied health support required by our GPs
• Relocation and housing support
• Professional development and clinical cultural supervision
• Supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace

About you

• Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work (mental health accredited), occupational therapy, mental health nursing, or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (Cert IV with mental health qualifications)
• Current registration with AHPRA or relevant professional body
• Minimum 2 years' counselling experience
• Exceptional team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to strengths-based, responsive, person-centred care empowering individuals to live well with chronic conditions
• Sound understanding of mental health (case-management) workflows (referral, intake, care planning, risk assessment and planning, discharge)
• Ability to navigate integrated IT systems confidently and proficient in accurate data collection and report writing;
• Eligible for Medicare billing (highly desirable)
• Able to commence late December 2025

Wunan is a proudly an Aboriginal-led organisation. We recognise the importance of Aboriginal leadership, local knowledge, and cultural expertise in driving local solutions and positive change. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or those with a strong connection to community, are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a highly desirable criterion for the role.

How to apply

Visit to:

Read the Applicant Information Package

Review the Position Description

Learn more about Wunan Health and the Wunan Foundation

Apply directly via SEEK by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged (no agency or third-party applications please).

Want to know more?

Contact Renee Haysey, People and Services Officer

|

Closing date: 25 Nov 2025