Mental Health Social Worker

About Salute For Service

Salute For Service is an Australian non-profit organisation committed to supporting current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). We focus on employment, education, training, and pathways to mental, physical, and psychosocial health, offering a holistic approach to transitioning to civilian life.

We also deliver programs such as our tuition program for veteran children, which supports the educational needs of veterans' children, helping them thrive through tailored academic support.

As a registered not-for-profit, salary sacrifice is available to maximise your take-home pay. ADF Reserve friendly employer.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our frontline team in Brisbane. This role is focused on delivering high-impact, trauma-informed support to veterans and their families. You will work both independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial assessments, care planning, therapeutic interventions, counselling, and coordinated support—while contributing to our broader wellbeing and community engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Client Assessment and Therapeutic Support

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments of veterans and families.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualised care and treatment plans.

• Deliver counselling, therapeutic interventions, and crisis support in line with evidence-based practice.

• Provide trauma-informed care that promotes resilience, recovery, and wellbeing.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Facilitate access to mental health, physical, and psychosocial support services.

• Coordinate care with GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, OTs, and other providers to ensure integrated treatment pathways.

• Support client education on mental health management, coping strategies, and resilience-building.

• Deliver psychoeducation sessions to individuals, families, and groups as appropriate.

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, confidential case notes in line with AASW standards, organisational policies, and legislative requirements.

• Support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and continuous quality improvement through data collection and reporting.

Advocacy and Networking

• Advocate for the rights, access to services, and dignity of veterans and their families.

• Represent Salute For Service at outreach, community engagement, and inter-agency events.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers, NGOs, and veteran service organisations.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with current membership, or eligibility for membership, of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

• Demonstrated capability in counselling, case management, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

• Highly developed interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of trauma, mental health disorders, and psychosocial challenges affecting veterans and families.

• Experience working with or within the Defence or veteran support sectors.

• Understanding of DVA mental health programs, funding streams, and referral pathways.

• Familiarity with community-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented practice models.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

• Boost your income with generous salary packaging options.

• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to AASW practice standards.

• Access professional development, CPD support, and clinical supervision.

• Work across diverse veteran programs, expanding your therapeutic and case management skills.