GROW-D2DL Project Officer

NT SACS Award: Level 4-5: $41,338–46,080
Full-time or Job-Share

GROW is a community mental health movement working towards mental health through small-group mutual help and a 12-step program of recovery. The Alice Springs GROW office is located at MHACA and works in collaboration with the Day to Day Living (D2DL) Program.

The GROW-D2DL Project Officer will have shared repsonsibility for developing, maintaining & coordinating the GROW Drop-In Service and activities of the D2DL Centre. Duties include: supporting a peer support group; providing weekly activities, and arranging education and training. The successful applicant will have demonstrated level of experience relevant to the position, experience and knowledge of using GROW or a willingness to acquire same; ability to communicate effectively and provide support to members; demonstrated organisational, writing and computer skills; and a strong commitment to working with adults with mental illness. Some regular out of hours work is required.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and salary sacrifice is available.

Applicants will be required to undergo a police check.

For more information contact Carmel Williams on 8950 4612 or email carmel.williams@mhaca.org.au

Applications must include a cover letter, response to selection criteria and a resume with 3 current referees. Send to Sue Coombs, MHACA, PO Box 2326, Alice Springs, NT 0871 email sue.coombs@mhaca.org.au

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 25 August 2008

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