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: Mental Health Recovery Worker (male identified)

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. This position will be supporting male participants, including Aboriginal men, and as such is male identified to provide culturally responsive supports.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who has case management or support work experience who can work with flexibly in a dynamic organisation. 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.
• 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 28 May 2026.

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📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, 82 Barrett Drive
📅 Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)
📅 Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026 (8:30am–4:00pm)

While the full program is still being finalised, here is a preview of what’s planned:

Day 1:

• Guest speakers
• Lived experience presentations
• Aftercare supports
• Safety planning group activity
• Learnings from suicide prevention training

Day 2:

• Interactive workshops
• Self-care activities
• Networking opportunities

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/central-australia-suicide-prevention-forum-2026

The forum is free to attend, but places are limited. We encourage you to register for both days to get the most out of the program, although single-day attendance is welcome.

Attendees from previous forums have found the experience highly valuable—offering meaningful connections and practical skills to support people in their communities. We encourage you to take part this year. You can watch a short 1-minute video from last year’s forum at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jUtJDrzoqI

The forum is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, with support from the Northern Territory Government and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs.

If you have any questions, please email healthpromotion@mhaca.org.au or call (08) 8950 4600.

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• Heart Week at MHACA
  Thursday 7 May | 10:30am – 12:30pm
  Information on how to keep your heart healthy, followed by a chair yoga session.
• Peer Reference Group
  Monday 18 May | 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Drive and Vibe
  Every Thursday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  Come along for a drive and some music. The destination is decided each week.
• Trivia
  Monday 25 May | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
• Women’s Group
  Every Tuesday | 10:00am – 12:00pm
  A women-only group providing a safe and supportive space to share your story and connect with others.
• Banff Mountain Film Festival
  Thursday 14 May | 6:00pm – 10:30pm
• Soccer at Ross Park
  Monday 11 May | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Footy 4 Life
  Every Wednesday | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Weekend Activities
Ten Pin Bowling, a visit to Stanley Chasm, a barbecue at the Telegraph Station, and a day at the Driving Range.

Please note
MHACA will be closed on Monday 4 May for the public holiday.
There will be no weekend activity on Saturday 16 May.

Download or view the May Group Activities Calendar 2026.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Audit Celebration Shared Lunch – Wednesday 1 April, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  Let’s come together to celebrate MHACA’s successful audit with a shared lunch for staff and participants.
• Easter Egg Hunt – Thursday 2 April, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 13 April, 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Gambling Education Session (CatholicCare) – Monday 20 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  An educational session to build understanding of the risks and harms associated with gambling.
• Trivia – Monday 20 April, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
• Women’s Group – Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  A women-only group providing a safe and supportive space to share your story and connect with others who may have similar experiences.
• Participant Wellbeing Day – Wednesday 22 April, 10:30am – 1:00pm
  Enjoy free haircuts, relaxing massages, nail treatments, and a healthy lunch—take some time to treat yourself!
• Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 23 April, 9:00am – 11:00am
  An opportunity to have a free and confidential chat with a Centrelink representative about any concerns you may have.
• Cricket at Ross Park – Monday 27 April, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Footy 4 Life – Wednesday 29 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm
  New 2026 season starting! Get some gentle exercise at Footy 4 Life, facilitated by AFL NT. This session is suitable for people of all abilities.

Weekend Activities:
Driving Range Session at the Golf Club and Parrtjima Festival of Light.

Please note:
MHACA will be closed on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April due to Easter public holidays.
There will be no weekend activities on Saturday 4 and Saturday 25 April.

Download or view the April Group Activities Calendar 2026.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Centrelink at MHACA – Thursday 19 March
  An opportunity to have a free and confidential chat with a Centrelink representative about any concerns you may have, from 9:00am–11:00am.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 23 March
  11:30am–12:30pm.
• fabALICE Night Market – Thursday 26 March
  5:00pm–9:00pm.
• Women’s Group – Tuesday 24 March
  10:00am–12:00pm.
  Join this women-only group, which creates a safe space to share your story and connect with other women who may be going through similar experiences.
• Women’s Day Out – Tuesday 31 March
  10:00am–12:00pm.
  A women-only outing and a great opportunity to meet others and enjoy good conversation.

Weekend activities include International Women’s Day – Equal Futures Fair, ten-pin bowling, and a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Please note: there is no weekend activity on Saturday 28 March.

Download or view the March Group Activities Calendar 2026.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Imparja Cup – Saturday 21 February
  MHACA games will be held from 11:00am–1:00pm and 4:30pm–6:30pm.

• Healthy Eating Week at MHACA

  • Tuesday 24 February – Make Your Own Smoothie from 10am–11am

  • Wednesday 25 February – Games and Healthy Snacks from 9:30am-10:30am

  • Thursday 26 February – Healthy Breakfast from 9:30am-10:30am

Weekend activities include ten-pin bowling, a cinema outing, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre, cricket games at the Imparja Cup, and a morning at the Golf Club Driving Range.

Download or view the February Group Activities Calendar 2026.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Hep-C Testing at MHACA – Thursday 15 January between 12pm and 3pm.
• Trivia at MHACA – Tuesday 20 January from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 19 January from 11:30am -12:30pm.
• Women’s Day Out – Tuesday 27 January from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a cinema outing, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre and a morning playing squash.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 1, Friday 2 January 2026 and Monday 26 January.

Download or view the January Group Activities Calendar 2026.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Christmas Decorating at MHACA – Monday 1 December at 10am.
• DAS Disco at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Wednesday 3 December from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
• Participant Planning Session – Monday 8 December from 12pm – 1pm.
• Christmas Night Market – Friday 12 December from 5pm – 9pm.
• Christmas Lunch at MHACA – Wednesday 17 December from 11:30pm – 1:30pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 29 December from 11:30am -12:30pm.
• Women’s Day Out at Telegraph Station – Tuesday 30 December from 10am -12pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls and a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

There won’t be Weekend Activities on Saturday 13 December 2025 and Saturday 3 January 2026.

MHACA will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025, and on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January 2026.

Download or view the December Group Activities Calendar 2025.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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• Haircuts at CDU – Monday 10 November at 9am.
• Hep C Testing at MHACA – Thursday 13 November from 12pm – 1pm.
• Peer Reference Group – Monday 24 November from 11:30am -12:30pm.

Weekend activities this month include ten-pin bowling, a picnic and swim at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre, a cinema outing, lawn bowls and a visit to the Golf Driving Range.

Download or view the November Group Activities Calendar 2025.

Call 08 89504600 or email info@mhaca.org.au to inquire about group activities for people living with mental health challenges.

Email intake@mhaca.org.au to enquire about an intake interview, or download the MHACA referral form.

MHACA can also provide individual support and is a registered NDIS provider.

In addition to structured activities, a Drop-in Centre is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3pm, and Wednesdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The Drop-in Centre is a welcoming space where people can connect with others and participate in activities. It provides:

• a comfy lounge area
• kitchen facilities
• computers with internet access
• activities such as music jam, healthy cooking and sports
• musical instruments

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When: 5pm Tuesday 18 November

Where: MHACA premises, 14 Lindsay Avenue, East Side.

Entry: Please park at Netball courts or IGA carpark and enter via MHACA’s back gate.

The Special General Meeting will begin at 5pm, where we will be seeking membership endorsement of changes to MHACA’s constitution to modernise the constitution and more accurately reflect the work of the organisation in 2025. This will be followed by the Annual General Meeting where MHACA’s annual report will be presented, as well as the election of Board members.

Light refreshments will be available.

Please RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/mhaca-agm by Friday 14 November.

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