Mental Health Support Worker

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health’s Jarrah PARC is seeking casual Mental Health Officers to provide psychosocial recovery support to consumers in a short‑term, bed‑based recovery service.

Join a dedicated regional healthcare provider delivering Recovery‑Oriented care, with a 24/7 roster and opportunities to contribute to a growing health network across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Experience working with mental health consumers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care

Skills

Mental health recovery

Experience with mental health

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented practice

24/7 roster

Casual roles available

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Job description

Make a real difference in mental health recovery.Join the team at Jarrah PARC (Prevention and Recovery Care) and provide psychosocial recovery support to consumers in our short-term, bed-based recovery service.

We're looking for people who have:

• A passion for supporting mental health recovery
• Experience working with mental health consumers
• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including day, afternoon and sleepover shifts
• Casual Mental Health Officer positions also available

If you're committed to supporting people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Make a real difference in mental health recovery.Join the team at Jarrah PARC (Prevention and Recovery Care) and provide psychosocial recovery support to consumers in our short-term, bed-based recovery service.

We're looking for people who have:

• A passion for supporting mental health recovery
• Experience working with mental health consumers
• Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care
• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including day, afternoon and sleepover shifts
• Casual Mental Health Officer positions also available

If you're committed to supporting people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.