Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator

genU; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (up to $15,900)

NFP salary packaging benefits

Job summary

genU is seeking a Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator to join the GAMER Geelong team. You will plan and run engaging Dungeons & Dragons adventures, guiding participants as the Dungeon Master and adapting pacing to individual goals.

You will support participants to build confidence and social connections through gaming, while maintaining progress notes and documentation. Availability for weekday sessions with some evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run Dungeons & Dragons adventures as the Dungeon Master.
• Adapt sessions to participants' experience levels and goals.
• Facilitate inclusive, recovery-based, person-centred support.
• Help participants develop communication and interpersonal skills.
• Create welcoming sessions to build confidence and connections.
• Identify participation barriers and adapt activities.
• Maintain progress notes and participant planning documentation.

Skills

D&D DM experience

D&D knowledge

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Participant engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health/Disability or related qualification

Job description

Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator

Location: Geelong

Brand: Disability and Ageing

Date Posted: 30 Oct 2026

Location: Gulidjan Land - Geelong Salary: $36.22 per hour + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits Employment status: Casual Job number: 3838

Turn your Dungeon Master skills into meaningful community connection

Are you an experienced Dungeon Master with a sound understanding of disability or mental health support?

genU is looking for passionate, creative Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitators to join our GAMER Geelong team. Support participants to build confidence, social connections and independence through Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop games, board games and general gaming.

Experience planning and running Dungeons & Dragons games as a Dungeon Master is essential and non‑negotiable. An interest in gaming or experience as a player alone is not sufficient.

You must also bring a sound understanding of disability, mental health or a related field, supported by relevant education, qualifications or equivalent practical experience.

At genU, we're a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success into programs that create meaningful social impact and help people live their best lives.

We're seeking availability for weekday sessions, with some evening and weekend work as required.

What you'll do

As a Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator, you'll:

• Plan and run engaging Dungeons & Dragons adventures, confidently guiding participants as the Dungeon Master.
• Adapt gameplay, explanations and session pacing to suit different experience levels, support needs and personal goals.
• Facilitate inclusive, goal‑oriented gaming sessions using recovery‑based and person‑centred active support approaches.
• Support participants to develop communication, teamwork, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Create a welcoming environment where participants can build confidence, independence and meaningful social connections.
• Identify barriers to participation and adapt activities to support individual goals.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and contribute to participant planning and relevant documentation.

What you'll bring

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience planning and running Dungeons & Dragons games as a Dungeon Master. This is a mandatory requirement.
• A working knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons rules, collaborative storytelling, character creation and group facilitation.
• The ability to explain gameplay clearly and support both new and experienced players.
• A sound understanding of disability, mental health or a related field, supported by relevant education, qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Empathy, patience and the ability to adapt your approach to individual participants.
• Strong communication, teamwork and documentation skills.
• A commitment to safe, respectful and person‑centred support.

Qualifications and checks

• Certificate IV in Mental Health, Disability or a related qualification, or an equivalent background accepted for the position.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain before commencing.
• Victorian Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain before commencing.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

Why you'll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your creativity, support skills and Dungeon Master experience to GAMER Geelong.