Mental Health Support Worker Ft/Pt

Billabong Clubhouse has been in operation for over 25 years and is designed to assist people living with mental illness. Billabong Clubhouse is funded through the NSW Government and has significant local community support who contribute through generous donations and fund-raising events. Billabong Clubhouse is a place where people living with mental illness can regain confidence and skills to provide them with a sense of belonging and do it in an environment where they are made to feel safe, welcome and appreciated. All our programs at Billabong are informed by the needs identified by our members and are implemented working side by side with staff.

As an employee of Billabong Clubhouse, you will work alongside a dynamic and professional team that supports a great culture, other benefits that we offer include:

• Excellent opportunity to work with a small, stable and agile organisation with a strong delivery of Mental Health Support for over 25 years. 
• Flexible working arrangements that support family commitments
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to develop programs based off personal interest.
• Be part of a fun and dynamic team which brings fulfilling job satisfaction.
• Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits up to $15,900

We are seeking a suitable new team member to undertake the role of a

Mental Health Support Worker. In the role you will be required to work in a

supporting role with people who are living with mental illness. You will also work with our members to develop and enhance their skills to be as independent as possible, to encourage informed, safe and healthy choices and to promote, support and encourage a person directing their own decisions. 

You will be part of a small, dynamic team that encourages a proactive approach, readiness to tackle challenges, and the drive to take ownership of your tasks.

1. Certificate IV in Mental Health or other relevant qualification and/or relevant experience or willingness to obtain. 
2. Ability to work in and contribute to a small and dynamic team. 
3. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working with people in the Mental Health or community service-based areas.
4. Demonstrated excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution and negotiation skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
7. Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
8. Excellent computer skills and the ability to operate programs including MSWord, Excel and Outlook would be highly regarded.
9. A sound working knowledge of and commitment to working with people from a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds.
10. Current drivers' license.

How to Apply

For more information, please email Jeff Faint at *******@billabongclubhouse.org.au with your inquiry and your contact details.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter

providing information on how you meet the criteria for the role by COB 31st March 2024.