Career Opportunity – Intake Officer

The Intake Officer is the key point of contact for access to MHACA services and assists members of the community to navigate the mental health service system. They will support referrals to services within MHACA and to appropriate external services if necessary.

Key responsibilities

  • Be the key point of contact for enquiries about and entry to MHACA’s services.
  • Respond to queries and support people to identify and access appropriate supports in the community.
  • Build knowledge in the community about the mental health service system including NDIS in a proactive and supportive way, to ensure each participant is equipped to understand where they are most appropriately supported.
  • Conduct Intake processes in accordance with MHACA’s procedures.
  • Work closely with the clinical team to support access to MHACA’s services and support engagement in assessment and referral processes.
  • Facilitate internal and external referral processes.
  • Build and establish relationships with key stakeholders in the community for seamless external referral processes
  • Actively participate in the organisation’s quality, safety and risk management systems.
  • Any other duties which may reasonably be expected in relation to the role.

For a full position description, selection criteria and how to apply download the Intake Officer PD.

Applications close 4pm Friday 25 February.

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Learn how to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work alongside them to create a plan that supports their immediate safety. MHACA is delivering I-ASIST, a 2-day interactive workshop designed to provide a culturally relevant framework in suicide first aid.

📅 Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 March
⏰ 8:15am – 4:30pm
📍 Olive Pink Botanic Garden (Meeting Room, next to The Bean Tree Cafe), 27 Tuncks Road

🔗 Register now:
events.humanitix.com/i-asist-indigenous-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-18-19-mar-2026

For more information email training@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.

#SuicidePrevention #CommunityTraining #AliceSprings
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Learn how to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work alongside them to create a plan that supports their immediate safety. MHACA is delivering I-ASIST, a 2-day interactive workshop designed to provide a culturally relevant framework in suicide first aid.
📅 Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 March
⏰ 8:15am – 4:30pm
📍 Olive Pink Botanic Garden (Meeting Room, next to The Bean Tree Cafe), 27 Tuncks Road
🔗 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/i-asist-indigenous-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-18-19-mar-2026
For more information email training@mhaca.org.au or call 8950 4600.
#SuicidePrevention #CommunityTraining #AliceSprings

#InternationalWomensDay – Equal Futures Fair 2026

Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026 5pm–8pm at the Women's Museum of Australia (2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs) for an evening of connection, celebration and community.

✨ Women-led businesses stalls
✨ Local services information stalls
✨ Local musicians
✨ Panelists and guest speakers

Entry is by donation with a FREE healthy BBQ from 5pm–6pm.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The 2026 theme #BalanceTheScales calls on all of us to work towards a more equitable future.

Bring your friends and family — we’d love to see you there! 💜

This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Women's Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Women's Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Rotary Club of Alice Springs, CatholicCare NT, Women's Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Government's support.

#IWD2026
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#InternationalWomensDay – Equal Futures Fair 2026
Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026 5pm–8pm at the Womens Museum of Australia (2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs) for an evening of connection, celebration and community.
✨ Women-led businesses stalls
✨ Local services information stalls
✨ Local musicians
✨ Panelists and guest speakers
Entry is by donation with a FREE healthy BBQ from 5pm–6pm.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The 2026 theme #BalanceTheScales calls on all of us to work towards a more equitable future.
Bring your friends and family — we’d love to see you there! 💜
This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Womens Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Womens Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Rotary Club of Alice Springs, CatholicCare NT, Womens Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Governments support.
#IWD2026
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