Group Facilitator

Uniting NSW & ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

Cultural awareness training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a casual NDIS Groups and Activities Facilitator in Northmead near Parramatta to deliver centre-based and community programs for adults with mental health challenges.

You will run group and one-on-one sessions, support skill development, and work within a supportive community mental health team, with Mon-Fri daytime hours and on-call arrangements.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, or related field.
• Experience facilitating group-based social and living skills activities.
• Experience working with adults with lived experience of severe and complex mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a variety of groups and one on one activities focused on social skills and basic living skills.
• Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented group and one on one programs for NDIS participants
• Support participants to build capacity, resilience, and independence
• Actively contribute to quality improvement and best-practice service delivery
• Work collaboratively within a supportive community mental health team

Skills

Group facilitation

One-on-one engagement

NDIS knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services / Mental Health

Job description

The NDIS Groups and Activities Facilitator will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of both centre-based and community-based groups and activities

• Join a supportive team in community mental health
• Casual on call in Northmead near Parramatta
• Monday to Friday shifts, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with variable start and finish times.
• Support adults experiencing mental health Issues in group setting and one on one
• Advert Closing – 11:55pm Sunday 11th October 2026

Uniting Recovery'sNDIS program aims to support NDIS participants with severe and persistent mental health problems and assists participants in developing the capacity and resilience to undertake life tasks independently and achieve their lifetime goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate a variety of groups and one on one activities focused on social skills and basic living skills
• Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented group and one on one programs for NDIS participants
• Support participants to build capacity, resilience, and independence
• Actively contribute to quality improvement and best-practice service delivery
• Work collaboratively within a supportive community mental health team
• Certificate IV (or equivalent) in Community Services, Mental Health, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating group-based social and living skills activities
• Experience working with adults with lived experience of severe and complex mental health challenges
• Strong one on one engagement and group facilitation skills
• Understanding of the recovery model and its application in mental health settings
• Current driver’s licence (mandatory) and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred).

Benefits & culture

At Uniting, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Cultural awareness training
• Career development and progression opportunities

For further information, please contact Pallavi Bhatia, Talent Acquisition – Uniting
*******@uniting.org

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.