Housing Site Co-Ordinator

Mind Australia Limited; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Workplace Banking Portal

Purchased leave

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a Site Co‑ordinator for the Housing with Support program in Traralgon, a fixed term part‑time role of 28.5 hours per week until June 2027. You will lead day‑to‑day site operations and supervise Support Workers to ensure quality, timely delivery of supports.

To apply you’ll hold a Certificate IV+ in Mental Health or related field, with relevant community services experience and ability to connect participants with local supports.

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV or higher in Mental Health or related field.
• Experience in Community Services or health sectors.
• Ability to connect participants, families and carers with local supports.

Responsibilities

• Coach, motivate and supervise onsite psychosocial disability support workers.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organisation

Advocacy

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field

Job description

• Boost take‑home pay with salary packaging and lifestyle banking benefits
• Affordable entry to gyms and wellness facilities for you and family members
• Enjoy flexibility with the option to purchase extra leave
• Part‑time contract until end of June 2027 | 28.5 hours per week | Traralgon 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 almost 50 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 Service

The Housing with Support program is a service designed for adults living with severe and enduring psychosocial disability and co‑occurring concerns and/or dual disabilities which have impacted their capacity to live independently in the community.

Participants are supported individually and in a group setting to better understand and develop strategies to manage the impacts of their mental health, enhance personal and daily living skills, create meaningful social and community connections, strengthen relationships with families and friends, and build confidence and capacity to live independently.

About the role

We are seeking an approachable, mentoring and calm under pressure Site Co‑ordinator for a fixed term part time (28.5 hours per week) opportunity in the Traralgon area. You will take a lead role in the day‑to‑day management of the site, ensuring Support Workers have the information and direction to undertake the required support at the right time with the participants in line with their support plans across the week.

Key responsibilities

• Coach, motivate and provide informal and formal supervision to onsite Psychosocial Disability Support Workers. Facilitate regular team meetings and foster a healthy, positive team culture.
• Maintain effective communication across the team to support smooth shift operations and continuity of care.
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate group programs that support participants’ recovery, wellbeing, skill development, and capacity building.
• Support the Area Manager with site‑based recruitment and induction of Psychosocial Disability Support Workers.
• Escalate concerns, risks, incidents, or matters to the Area Manager promptly.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Proven experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare or Government sectors is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting people with psychosocial disability and complex needs, with strong knowledge of the NDIS and the ability to connect participants, families, and carers with appropriate community services and supports.
• Skills and experience in advocacy, collaboration, facilitation, evaluation and problem solving.
• High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage multiple complex tasks concurrently, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre‑tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Access to a Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through our CommBank program.
• Purchased leave options – Ability to buy additional annual leave to support work‑life balance and flexibility.

Marie Vasishta – Establishment Operations Lead

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Steph Brady – Acting Area Manager Gippsland

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We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Position Description

PD Site Co‑ordinator (Housing Services) 20260911.pdf

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