• Join an innovative, values-based not-for-profit focused on improving the health and wellbeing of Australia’s remote and isolated populations.
• Fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position available to 30 June 2024 within our Mental Health & Wellbeing services 
• Applications open across Australia (with access to a metro airport & strong internet connectivity)
• Competitive remuneration package available

About Us

CRANAplus is the peak professional body for health professionals working in remote and isolated areas across Australia. We exist to ensure the deliv­ery of safe, high qual­i­ty health­care in this unique context. 

We are a grass­roots organisation that has pro­vid­ed over 40 years of edu­ca­tion, sup­port and pro­fes­sion­al ser­vices for the mul­ti-dis­ci­pli­nary remote health workforce. CRANAplus is a values-based organisation, that embraces diversity, flexibility, and innovation in everything we do. For more information, please visit https://crana.org.au/about-us/who-we-are

CRANAplus welcomes interest and applications from First Peoples. At CRANAplus, we uphold our values with a focus on cultural safety and advocacy through the CRANAplus First Peoples Strategy, led by the Executive Director of First Peoples Strategy. To find out more, please view www.crana.org.au/about-us/first-peoples-strategy 

The role
Fixed term, part time (0.4FTE) 2 days a week Mental Health Professional. 

This position can be based at Adelaide Office (Wingfield) or a Work from Home opportunity if you are based interstate.

Provide psychological support to rural and remote health workers through one of our flagship services, the Bush Support Line, and work in partnership with our mental health education team. 

• Deliver high-quality, consumer-centred counselling and psychological services as defined within our Bush Support Line Service Model.
• Contribute expertise in the design and implementation of resources, including online resources and workshops. 
• Work across the Mental Health & Wellbeing team to support workshop delivery, development of resources, involvement in projects, and contribution towards service model and funding growth. 
   

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and energised professional ready to join our team and hit the ground running! 

• Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or related mental health professional. 
• AHPRA registration or associated industry board (APS, AASW)
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of psychological interventions and services, desirably across a range of mediums or platforms. 
• Understanding of clinical care delivery in rural and remote health settings, and key presentations and issues impacting rural and remote communities. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of culturally safe practices, and the ability to work respectfully, effectively, and collaboratively with culturally diverse communities, including First Peoples communities.
• Your availability will include coverage for shifts Thursday & Friday 8am-1pm AEST (and AEDT during daylight savings). 

How to apply for this role

**Applications close 9 January 2024 at 10am (AEST) **

Conversations may commence prior to the closing date, so don’t delay in submitting your application!

To apply, please submit an introduction letter with your resume. 

In your introduction letter, we would love to hear about:

1. Your experience as a mental health professional; what was the scope of your role, and what are the strengths you would bring to this position?
    
2. What do you see as the mental health & wellbeing challenges that our rural, remote and isolated health professionals face? Describe your experience working or supporting rural and/or remote health.
    
3. We would love to hear how you have developed and contributed to course material and design, especially online delivery.

For enquiries or to apply for this opportunity, please email [email protected] and our People and Culture team will be in touch. 

A full Position Description is available on our website:  crana.org.au/employment

We look forward to hearing from you and connecting to share our experience about working @ CRANAplus!

Please note that this position requires pre-employment screening of a National Police Check.

We care about your privacy. Any personal information that is collected during the recruitment process is handled in confidence, and in line with the Pri­va­cy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Aus­tralian Pri­va­cy Prin­ci­ples set out in the Act. For more information, view our Privacy Policy on our website.