FMHSS Senior Support Worker

Breakthru; Taree; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits

Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts

Access to portable long-service leave for eligible candidates

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership team

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership

Friendly team environment

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Taree is seeking individuals for a Family Mental Health Support Service role. The position focuses on delivering support to children and families experiencing mental health challenges. Candidates should be passionate about community connection and possess essential checks required for the role. Flexible work arrangements and competitive remuneration are offered.

Qualifications

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain).
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain).
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-on-one support to children and young people.
• Provide education and strategies to parents.
• Facilitate tailored group programs.
• Undertake basic assessments and manage sensitive enquiries.
• Develop and implement Family Action Plans.
• Connect individuals with additional support services.

Job description

About Us

At Breakthru, we’re all about people – their goals, their potential, and their future. As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths‑based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we’re here to back every breakthrough moment.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you’ll be backed by one of Australia’s most respected not‑for‑profit organisations, with over 125 years of experience delivering life‑changing disability and rehabilitation services. This means you’ll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people’s lives.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS), funded by the Department of Social Services, is an early intervention and prevention support service for children aged 0‑18 years and their families who are at risk of, or experiencing, issues relating to mental health. Participants can access FMHSS via self‑referral, through schools and other community support agencies, or at the suggestion of family or friends. Our services are entirely free, flexible, and adaptive to the needs of the family. We provide support in schools, in our offices, or via Telehealth, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all.

We cater to all communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, migrant, refugee, asylum seeker backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one‑on‑one support to children and young people, creating a safe space for clients to share, explore, and learn about their mental health challenges and strategies to reduce risks.
• Provide education and strategies to parents, equipping them with the tools and understanding to support their child’s mental health journey effectively.
• Facilitate tailored group programs focused on addressing a range of mental health‑related topics, such as self‑esteem, confidence, anger management, and social skills.
• Undertake basic assessments, provide information, and manage sensitive enquiries.
• Develop and implement Family Action Plans.
• Connect individuals with additional support services as needed.

About You

This wonderful opportunity is available immediately to help us meet a growing demand and is open to candidates with a range of experience. You may be someone who is passionate about this space looking for a team to build your long‑term career; you may want to take some time out from delivering complex and challenging essential services; have lived/living experience of disability or mental health that you’d like to turn into a career; or perhaps you are looking to switch into a program that really puts people at the heart.

Whatever your situation, we are looking for reliable people who are passionate about community connection, who enjoy developing relationships with families and young people, and genuinely get excited to see outcomes met and individuals achieve their goals.

Essential Criteria

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain)

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay)
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• QLeave: Access to portable long‑service leave for eligible candidates
• Work‑life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close‑knit team environment

What’s Next

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit Our Breakthru Careers Page For More Information

www.Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre‑employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver’s licence and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.