• Expression of interest for permanent full time, part time and casual roles
• On the job training and support be provided to new starters
• Exciting opportunity in Horsham!!
• Local information sessions will be held early 2024 to answer any questions

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the opportunities

Mind Australia is opening a brand new service in Horsham. The service is a Housing with Support residential service called a Haven, which is a long-term integrated social housing program for people living with severe and enduring psychosocial disability. The Haven residences are designed like a ‘home away from home’ funded through client’s NDIS packages with practice guided by Mind’s Model of Recovery Oriented Practice, Haven service model and Dual Disability framework.

Mind Australia are seeking early expressions of interest for people interested in employment in this service. If you are a compassionate individual who wants to work in the mental health sector and contribute to the local community in Horsham and who may have completed or completing studies in Certificates 3 and 4 in Community Services, Mental Health and related areas then we want to hear from you.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following roles:

• Team Leader or Service Manager – Coach and lead a team to deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences.
• Peer Practitioner – Utilise your own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to inform your work and the work of the team.
• Mental Health Support Worker – Support clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field are desirable
• Expertise in working with people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• Ability to provide information and mentoring to build capability, establish social relationships, create community networks and access to relevant services.
• Experience in facilitating group activities for clients experiencing mental ill health is desirable.
• Understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Learning, development and career opportunities.

How to express interest

To express your interest please attach a copy of your CV and submit a cover letter addressing the below questions:

1. Please specify which role you are interested Service Manager, Team Leader, Mental Health Support Worker and Peer Practitioner
2. Explain why you are interested in this role and what skills and experience you would bring

Expressions of interest will be received until early 2024 when the positions will be officially advertised.  We will contact you at this time if your EOI is being considered. Please contact the person below if you require more information.

Marie Vasishta – The Haven Foundation Establishment Operations Lead

[email protected]   

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.