Mental Health Recovery Worker, Gunbalanya
The Child and Family Wellbeing Service and PSP Remote teams support children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of, mental health difficulties. Our goal is to improve their wellbeing and help them take part fully in their communities.
What we aim to achieve:
- Better emotional health and wellbeing for children and young people.
- Children and young people better able to manage different parts of their lives.
- Families and carers supported to help their children and young people.
- Communities with a better understanding of, and response to, mental health issues affecting children and young people.
About the role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Mental Health Recovery Worker will be based in Gunbalanya, delivering strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families. The role also includes outreach support to help develop and carry out Family Action Plans with participants.
Support is provided both at the centre and out in the community, and is:
- Person-centred and recovery-focused
- Built on people's strengths
- Timely
- Culturally appropriate
You will help build strong referral pathways into and out of the service, so that vulnerable children, young people and families who might not otherwise reach out for help can access support. You'll also help deliver education and training to build awareness of mental health within the program and the wider community.
About you
We are searching for an enthusiastic and engaging person who can run group sessions while also managing an individual caseload. You will need to motivate and support participants, build a positive group environment, and give consistent, individual attention to the people on your caseload. We are looking for someone organised, adaptable, and genuinely committed to helping others succeed.
There may be times when you need to be available outside standard business hours, including some weekends, to run after-school groups.
Essential for Position
- Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families, including First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically diverse (CALD) people.
- An understanding and application of strength-based approach, and competence in a range of interventions relevant to children and young people.
- The ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including participants, community members and other services.
- Action orientated, flexible and innovative with the ability to work as part of a small team.
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, including written and verbal, and demonstrated computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ethical work practices including the limits of confidentiality and the use of appropriate personal boundaries.
Desirable for Position
- Diploma or Certificate level qualification in a relevant health or welfare discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working in rural and remote settings.
- Experience in the delivery of training and education to young people and adults in both individual and group settings.
Applications will be assessed progressively for this position, so speed of application is key!
TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness and First Nations people to apply.
TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience. Accommodation is included with this role.
Please note applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria including essential for the position.
If you would like further information, please contact our Human Resources Team hr@teamhealth.asn.au.
Applications close 5 July 2026.
