Mental Health Resilience & Health Promotion Worker
Mental Health Resilience & Health Promotion Worker
- Join Australia’s most reputable charity!
- Part-time opportunities based in Port Augusta, SA
- Attractive remuneration & salary packaging benefits
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our strategic direction places patients and communities at the heart of everything we do, supporting healthier and happier Australians no matter where they live.
Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation guide how we work, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service and continue to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.
About this Opportunity
The Mental Health Resilience & Health Promotion Worker plays a vital role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of people and communities living in rural and remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. The role provides focused mental health support sessions and delivers community-based mental health promotion activities that build resilience, wellbeing and social connection.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver services through a blended model of care, including face-to-face outreach, telehealth and community engagement activities across remote communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver focused mental health support services under the guidance of credentialed mental health clinicians.
- Plan and facilitate community mental health promotion and resilience-building activities aligned with local community needs.
- Support social and emotional wellbeing initiatives, particularly within First Nations communities.
- Build strong partnerships with community organisations, Elders, traditional healers and service providers.
- Assist clients in achieving care plan goals and navigating appropriate support services.
- Contribute to the development of community capacity, awareness and access to mental health services across remote regions.
About You
You are passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people living in rural and remote communities and have a strong commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care. You enjoy working collaboratively, building meaningful community relationships and empowering individuals and communities to achieve positive outcomes.
You will bring:
- Experience working as a Mental Health Worker, Practitioner, Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker, or in a similar community-based role.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, customs, history and family structures.
- Strong community engagement, capacity-building and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficiency in computer systems, data entry and documentation.
- A current Australian Driver's Licence.
Qualifications
You will hold one of the following:
- A recognised Australian or New Zealand qualification in Psychology, Sociology or a non-AHPRA registered Mental Health discipline; and/or
- Certificate IV in Mental Health and/or Diploma of Mental Health
- Experience working to improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities will be highly regarded.
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.
We offer:
- Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward and recognition programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive onboarding program
Further Information
To access the position description, click here
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Allen on 0455 430 762.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
