Are you looking for a rewarding role that provides supports to people in our community?
We are seeking a mental health recovery worker to provide non-clinical case management support to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability.
Join us at MHACA, a 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: Mental Health Recovery Worker
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
Mental Health Recovery Workers provide non-clinical supports to people living with mental health challenges and psychosocial disability. Recovery Workers provide participant-centred supports and assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual to the person but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities. The supports can provided at MHACA, at the participants home or in the community.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who has experience supporting people living with complex needs, and has strong written skills to support well written case notes and documentation. 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 Matthew Honeysett on 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 4pm Monday 16 March 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
