“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time
• Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2022
• $74,253 - $79,890 p.a, prorata + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee benefits!
• Based at Neami Fairfield, and/or working mobile with approval

About the Service and Role

The Partners in Wellbeing service supports will be targeted to people:

• Who do not currently receive state, Commonwealth or NDIS funded psychosocial supports and require wellbeing checks and support
• Priority will be given people at high risk of relapse in their mental health condition or psychological state to prevent avoidable relapse, ED presentations and hospital admission and/or risk of self-harm or suicide.

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Engagement Intake and Assessment Worker will be responsible for the coordination of CALD stakeholder engagement across the state. The role will also involve engaging with CALD community leaders, faith based leaders and international students to reduce barriers to help seeking behaviour and providing CALD networks with necessary information of other sorts of supports and services available and redirect and/or promote referrals as needed.

• Essential: Project management and community development within CALD communities.

• Desirable: 1:1 support work with people of CALD background.

What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to establish rapport and develop respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Have a high level of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility, along with a commitment to team work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively while managing a range of tasks
• Ability to maintain a hopeful and positive outlook even during challenging times at work
• Strong communication skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, generous long service leave, ADOs, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the Position Description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Maja Stevanovic: 0434 337 716.

OR

Tina Cao: 0428 314 793.

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.