Family Engagement Lead Practitioner (Part-Time)

Mind Australia Limited; Australia; Remote; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Professional development

CommBank banking benefits

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a compassionate Lead Practitioner – Family Engagement to join the Adult Step-Up Step-Down service in Bundaberg on a fixed-term, part-time basis (32 hours/week) until 31 December 2027. You will provide practice leadership, coach practitioners and ensure families are engaged in recovery planning and referrals.

You will work with clinical and community partners to support recovery outcomes and staff development, while maintaining high-quality, recovery-oriented

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill health, complex needs, and their families and carers.
• Experience in family engagement, family-inclusive practice and supporting carers.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and support practitioners to deliver high-quality recovery-focused services.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to provide proof of vaccination or willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with Queensland Health partnership requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to clients through recovery planning, skill development and family-inclusive practice.
• Support families and carers through education, advocacy, engagement and participation in recovery planning.
• Coach, mentor and support Community Mental Health Practitioners to build capability and promote high-quality recovery-oriented practice.
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group programs focused on recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with clinical teams, community services and other stakeholders to support referrals, service linkages and coordinated recovery outcomes.
• Lead family engagement initiatives and contribute to continuous practice improvement across the service.

Skills

Coaching/Mentoring

Family engagement

Recovery-focused practice

Vaccination proof

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Mental Health/related field

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Mind Australia is seeking a compassionate Lead Practitioner – Family Engagement to join the Adult Step-Up Step-Down service in Bundaberg on a fixed-term, part-time basis (32 hours/week) until 31 December 2027. You will provide practice leadership, coach practitioners and ensure families are engaged in recovery planning and referrals.

You will work with clinical and community partners to support recovery outcomes and staff development, while maintaining high-quality, recovery-oriented