Mental Health Support Worker - Longreach

Lives Lived Well; Longreach Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 wellbeing leave days

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts through Wellspring

Job summary

Lives Lived Well in Longreach is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults with severe mental illness and psychosocial disability through CPSP. You’ll deliver practical, recovery-focused support in community settings and help participants navigate daily life and services, while promoting independence and social connections.

You will work across the Central West region, with regular outreach and travel to rural communities, supporting recovery goals and community inclusion with a

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field (or progress toward).
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Blue Card or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual recovery-oriented support in community settings.
• Support participants to achieve goals in their recovery plans.
• Facilitate small group programs focused on wellbeing, life skills and social connection.
• Assist participants to access services and community resources.
• Support people to explore and test eligibility for the NDIS and other relevant programs.
• Promote community inclusion and participation.
• Work collaboratively with local mental health and community service providers.
• Support the administration of brokerage funding aligned with participants' recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes within our Client Management System.
• Participate in community engagement activities and local stakeholder networks.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Autonomy

Trauma-informed practice

Strengths-based approach

Person-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Driver Licence

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or related field

Tools

Client Management System

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker

Longreach | Permanent Full Time

$80,020 - $85,797 + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days

The Right Support at the Right Time Can Change a Life

At Lives Lived Well, we're looking for a passionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in Longreach, supporting adults living with severe mental illness and psychosocial disability through the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP).

Working alongside participants, you'll provide practical, recovery-focused support that helps people build independence, strengthen social connections and work towards the goals that matter most to them.

A Role Where You Can Make a Genuine Difference

No two days are the same. You'll work directly with people in their communities, providing practical, recovery-focused support that helps them navigate daily life, build confidence and stay connected to the services and supports they need. Whether you're facilitating a small group activity, helping someone access community services, supporting their recovery goals or exploring future opportunities through education or employment, your work will make a meaningful difference every day. Based in Longreach, you'll support participants across the Central West region and play an important role in strengthening mental health outcomes within rural and remote communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver individual recovery-oriented support in community settings.
• Support participants to achieve goals identified within their recovery plans.
• Facilitate small group programs focused on wellbeing, life skills and social connection.
• Assist participants to access services, supports and community resources.
• Support people to explore and test eligibility for the NDIS and other relevant programs.
• Promote community inclusion and participation.
• Work collaboratively with local mental health and community service providers.
• Support the administration of brokerage funding aligned with participants' recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes within our Client Management System.
• Participate in community engagement activities and local stakeholder networks.

Based in Longreach, you'll support participants across the Central West region. The role includes regular outreach travel, including monthly overnight visits to Jundah and Windorah and quarterly multi-day trips throughout the Western Corridor, providing an opportunity to build strong connections and deliver meaningful support across rural and remote communities.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You

• Enjoy building genuine relationships and helping people achieve meaningful goals.
• Are passionate about mental health recovery and community inclusion.
• Can work independently while remaining connected to a supportive team.
• Bring a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental approach.
• Are comfortable supporting people with complex needs.
• Value strengths-based, person-centred and trauma-informed practice.
• Enjoy variety and community-based work.

What You’ll Bring

• A Certificate IV in Mental Health, Community Services or a related field, or be working towards obtaining one.
• Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges, psychosocial disability or other complex support needs.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
• Experience developing positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check.

Experience working in community mental health, psychosocial support, disability, housing, youth services or other human services settings will be highly regarded.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Employee discounts through Wellspring.
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team.
• Meaningful work that creates positive change within rural and regional communities.

Life in Longreach

Longreach offers an affordable lifestyle, a welcoming community and the opportunity to build strong local connections while making a genuine difference where support is needed most. If you're looking to step away from the hustle of city life and into a role with purpose, impact and community connection, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Our Values

The people who thrive at Lives Lived Well are those who share our values:

• We are humble, human and full of hope.
• We show up and share.
• We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
• We leave a positive wake.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived and living experience.