Are you an experienced and sensitive support provider looking to contribute to the wellbeing of our local community?
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: Suicidal Crisis Recovery Worker
SALARY LEVEL:$101,783.76 – $106,393.97 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 5) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time and ongoing. 1 year fixed term contract.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Recovery Worker will work as part of The Northern Territory Aftercare Service Program which provides supports to non-indigenous people over a 3-month period in Alice Springs. The Recovery Worker provides assertive non-clinical follow-up care for individuals referred to MHACA after a suicide attempt or crisis. This role requires strong case management, outreach support and knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. The worker will conduct risk assessments, develop support plans, and refer individuals to appropriate services with consent.
The Recovery Worker will engage with stakeholders, attend relevant sector meetings, and provide support to resource development for the program.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is an experienced and sensitive support worker who has excellent communication and administrative 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:
- Purpose driven, impact focused work within the mental health services sector.
- Six weeks annual leave, and 11 days personal leave per year.
- Generous salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- A Wellbeing Allowance of $400 per financial year
- Opportunities to grow, including professional development through our Learning and Development Framework, as well as individual training opportunities.
- Flexible and family friendly workplace policies.
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.
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 will close 4pm Thursday 29 January 2026.
