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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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.

The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.

We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.

Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.

Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.

MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.

For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/

#NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #mentalhealth #centralaustralia #alicesprings #mparntwe ##macarenachallenge
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MHACA is seeking an experienced Housing and Homelessness Support Worker to assist people living with mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access and maintain safe and secure accommodation.
The role provides practical, strengths-based support through advocacy, case management, financial planning, living skills education and referrals to other services. The successful candidate will work with participants to identify their goals, develop support plans and address psychosocial barriers to maintaining stable housing.
We are looking for someone with experience in complex case management, an understanding of tenancy management and the homelessness sector, and the ability to build effective relationships with participants and stakeholders. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting or a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and cultural competence is essential.
Full time and ongoing – 38 hours per week.
Salary $93,201.99 – $100,286.94 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) plus 12% super and generous salary sacrifice.
MHACA also offers six weeks annual leave, 11 days personal leave, a $400 annual Wellbeing Allowance, professional development opportunities and flexible, family-friendly workplace policies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and transferable skills will be considered.
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 16 September 2026.
For the Position Description and information on how to apply, visit: https://www.mhaca.org.au/2026/09/03/housing-and-homelessness-support-worker-2/
#NowHiring #HousingSupport #HomelessnessSupport #CommunityServices #MentalHealth #CentralAustralia #AliceSprings #Mparntwe ##macarenachallenge

📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community.

👉 Read the September edition - mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925

#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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📣 The latest edition of MHACA’s Mental Health Matters is out now! Catch up on the latest news, events and updates from MHACA and our community. 
👉 Read the September edition - https://mailchi.mp/ed1325cb9d68/mental-health-matters-5874925
#MentalHealthMatters #MHACA #MentalHealth #Community #CentralAustralia #Mparntwe #AliceSprings
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