• Provide practice leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary interprofessional team regarding our evidence-based health justice approach.
• Full Time Fixed Term until 30 June 2026| 38 hours/week | Mon - Fri
• Bendigo / Echuca Locals | Bendigo Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds. Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery. 

About the role

The Locals act as a front door to the mental health service system utilising a no wrong door approach providing a continuum of care and support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach. We are seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Lead Practitioner (Health Justice), for a Full-Time fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2026 (38 hours per week) based at our Bendigo / Echuca local. You will provide practice development leadership to the Peer Workforce and the peer work discipline. This will include peer supervision, reflective practice and community of practice.   

Key responsibilities 

• Support the team to understand and deliver services within the Local that are consistent with recovery-oriented practice from a peer/lived experience perspective.
• Provide training and up skilling to all staff within the Local through the creation and facilitation of professional development workshops, especially regarding the peer work discipline and health justice approach.
• Work with people accessing the Local within the model of care and health justice approach.
• Plan and develop group work programs that will assist clients to build their skills, focus on their recovery and build capacity in all areas of life.
• Engage in productive working relationships that add value to service delivery.

 What you’ll bring 

• Completion of Intentional Peer Support Core and/or Advanced training will also be considered as an alternative to tertiary qualifications.
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Justice Studies, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Community Welfare or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health challenges, AOD challenges, legal issues, complex needs and with their families, carers and supporters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and influence peers, stakeholders and government.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively showing initiative and flexibility.

 Benefits 

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off (Full time employees).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor

Interested?

To apply click 'Apply Now' to visit Mind Careers - reference number 497394. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm on the closing date. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.  Lisa Henderson – Service Operations Manager [email protected]

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected] 

Position Description  PD Lead Practitioner (Health Justice) GBCL.pdf 

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and the ability to obtain vaccinations against COVID-19.