Community Mental Health Practitioner

Make a real difference in people’s lives! Support people experiencing mental health challenges to regain independence, strengthen skills, and build hope for their future.

• Fixed-term, part-time (20 hours per week) until 31 December 2027
• $40.49 to $43.42p.h + super + salary packaging benefits
• 24/7 rotating roster including nights, weekends and sleepovers
• Gladstone 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 role

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at the Adult Step-Up Step-Down residential service in Gladstone on a fixed-term, part-time basis.

As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will support adults experiencing mental health challenges to achieve their personal recovery goals. Working within a recovery-oriented and person-centred framework, you will empower people to build confidence, strengthen everyday living skills, enhance community connections, and work towards improved wellbeing.

About the service

The Adult Step-Up Step-Down (ASUSD) is a short-term (up to 28 days) 24/7 residential service delivered in partnership with Queensland hospital networks and the local health service. It supports adults with a psychosocial disability to either transition from an acute hospital setting or prevent hospital admissions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused, person-centred support within a residential setting.
• Support people to develop daily living skills, routines, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships that promote safety, trust, wellbeing and recovery.
• Support people to strengthen and maintain social connections and community participation.
• Apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to support individual goals.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and internal/external services.
• Facilitate meaningful one-on-one and group-based activities that promote recovery and wellbeing.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Experience supporting people with mental health challenges and complex needs and interacting with families and carers.
• An understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma informed practice.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to provide proof of vaccination or willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with Queensland Health partnership requirements

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 500362. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Friday 11 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Alysia Smith, Service Manager - Gladstone Step Up Step Down

••••@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email ••••@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Community Mental Health Practitioner (ASUSD) 20250429.pdf

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