Do you enjoy working with people?
We are seeking an Activities Officer who can bring some good energy to our Drop-in Centre and group activities. Someone who enjoys having yarns, playing games and assisting with participant support needs.
Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.
POSITION: Day Program Activities Officer
SALARY LEVEL: $88,970.98 – $95,736.61 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 4) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Activities Officer will work as part of the Day Program team who support people who live with chronic and ongoing mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. The Day Program Team facilitates a Drop-in Centre for MHACA participants, where participants can access dignity facilities, computers, basic kitchen facilities, and an opportunity to socially connect with others. The Activities Officer helps facilitate a range of therapeutic and recreational group activities and supports the functioning of the Drop-in Centre and assists with food preparation and cleaning.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is experienced and confident at delivering group activities and has excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
MHACA offers a rewarding career with a range of employee benefits including:
- Competitive, above award wage salary + super
- Generous salary packaging
- 6 weeks’ annual leave and leave loading
- 11 days of personal leave
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance of $400
If this sounds interesting and you think you’d be an asset to our team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW.
We encourage people to apply, even if they don’t meet all role requirements as we value transferable skills, diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Download the Position Description.
For further information on the position please contact 8950 4600 or email hr@mhaca.org.au
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications need to contain a cover letter that demonstrates your experience in line with the essential role criteria, along with a resume and contact details of two current referees.
Please email your application to hr@mhaca.org.au
Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
