Community Mental Health Practitioner

Mind Australia; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a compassionate Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Transitional Recovery Program across Rockhampton and Yeppoon. You will deliver recovery-focused support in a residential setting, helping clients build confidence, daily living skills and community connections toward independent living.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, support group programs, and participate in a 24/7 rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, community services, Disability, Youth Work, Psychology, Social Work, or other health-related field (or willingness to work toward this).
• Experience with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
• Ability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma-informed care and family inclusive practice.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to transition safely back into the community and work towards independent living.
• Deliver high-quality recovery-oriented support and positive social experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to the client’s recovery goals.
• Work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

Skills

Recovery-oriented care

Trauma-informed practice

Risk mitigation

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field

Job description

Make a real difference in mental health recovery, support adults to transition from acute mental health care back into the community.

• Fixed-term, Part-time (minimum 30 hours/week, with the option to work additional hours) until 30 June 2027
• Hourly rate: $40.49 – $43.42 + 12% super & Salary Packaging
• Rockhampton & Yeppoon Location

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

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and self-motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our Transitional Recovery Program across Rockhampton and Yeppoon. In this role, you will provide recovery-focused support within a residential setting, helping people build confidence, develop daily living skills, strengthen community connections, and work towards independent living.

About the service

The Transitional Recovery Program (TRP) operates across two residential houses in the Rockhampton region and Yeppoon, supporting adults transitioning from acute mental health settings back into the community and reducing the need for further hospital admissions.

The service provides 24/7 support in a safe, home-like environment through one-to-one support, shared supports, and group activities tailored to individual recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients to transition safely back into the community and work towards independent living.
• Deliver high-quality recovery-oriented support and positive social experiences.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team offering specialised psychosocial support.
• Plan and deliver group programs that aid clients to build their skills and focus on recovery.
• Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co‑ordinated, integrated response to the client’s recovery goals.
• Work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, community services, Disability,Youth Work, Psychology, Social Work, or other health-related field (or willingness to work toward this).
• Experience working with people with mental health challenges and complex needs, including families and carers.
• Proven capability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma- informed care and family inclusive practice.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

For more information, please contact:

Deb Budde, Service Manager

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email @mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (TRP) 20250321.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.