• Multiple positions, including part-time and casual options
• Blended work-from-home/outreach positions available for the Eastern Melbourne and Central/Northern Melbourne areas
• 100% work-from-home position available to support clients nationally via remote/telehealth service delivery
• Join a team of committed mental health professionals providing industry-leading service standards.

why work with us?

Would you like to work at a mission-driven organisation that specialises in mental health and psychosocial supports?

Would you like to work at an organisation that gives you support and flexibility?

Would you like to work somewhere that values you for who you are?

• 75% of our employees have a lived experience of mental ill-health
• 48% our employees have or have had a disability
• 33% of our employees are neurodivergent
• 25% of our employees belong to the LGBTIQA+ communities
• Dozens of cultural identities are represented among our employees

what our people say

“I’ve never worked with an organisation that’s been more inclusive or welcoming than Candella,” says Declan, one of our Wellbeing Facilitators. “I feel it’s the priority of management and staff to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful of every person. Having that wide base of people at Candella means we’re really able to understand clients of all backgrounds.”

"The flexibility at Candella is beyond", says Steph, one of our Support Coordinators.

About the role

As a Mental Health Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach you will

• Work closely with people who are supported by the NDIS and living with a psychosocial disability.
• Build strong working relationships based on trust, respect, healthy boundaries, and psychological safety.
• Coach individuals to make changes that they find meaningful, one step at a time.
• Support people to make sense of their NDIS plan, navigate the NDIS and the broader service system, and connect with appropriate services and supports.
• Coordinate services and supports to build a holistic support system for each person.
• Provide support through face-to-face appointments and other tasks completed in your own workspace.

A position description is attached.

ABOUT YOU

To join the team, you will need:

• At least two years' experience working with people in a mental health or trauma-informed context OR have a minimum Cert IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, or related qualification.
• A valid driver's licence and an insured, roadworthy vehicle suitable for transporting someone during a work shift (this requirement does not apply to the 100% work-from-home position)
• Ability to pass an NDIS worker screening check.

Apply now

To apply, please complete the application form via the 'Apply Now' button.

We encourage applications from people from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We also value those people who have lived experience of mental illness and recovery.

If you would like to discuss the role or your application, please contact us at (03) 8372 0403 or [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.