Mental Health Support Worker

Victorian Government; Wodonga; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 63.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness programs

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) in Albury/Wodonga is seeking Casual Mental Health Officer staff to provide psychosocial support within a short-term, bed-based recovery service. AWH operates across two primary hospital campuses and multiple sites, serving a large regional population.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Mental Health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Formación

• Passion for supporting mental health recovery.
• Experience working with mental health consumers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychosocial recovery support to consumers in a short-term, bed-based recovery service.
• Work across a 24/7 roster including day, afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Conocimientos

Mental health support

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Educación

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Descripción del empleo

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Access to wellness programs and fitness passport

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.

About the Role

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

For further details, please refer to the Position Description.

Employment Opportunities

• Permanent Part-Time (3 days per week)
• Casual Mental Health Officer positions also available

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

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.

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.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm