We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $82,123 - $ 88,367 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Hurstville

About Neami National

"We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life - and we give our all to support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different life goals, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life on their terms.

We're proud to support 38,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 45 different Indigenous lands. These services include mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention."

About your new role

Neami National's WorkWell programs support recovery through open employment. With the support from the Employment Services Manager and the WorkWell team, the Employment Specialist will work in the context of the Individual Placement and Support model (IPS), supporting the consumers working toward their individual employment goals. This support will be through one on one and group sessions. The principles of IPS are competitive employment, integration into a mental health team, individual preferences, zero exclusion, rapid-job search, job development, benefits counselling, and time-unlimited support. At Hurstville, WorkWell supports consumers in the Health and Employment Initiative. The Employment Specialist might work in partnership with the Connect and Thrive team.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline (ie Peer work, Social Work, Counselling or Human Services).
• Ability to leverage performance data and other insights to inform continuous improvement and action
• Experience working with client information systems, maintaining accurate documentation and data collection
• Uphold ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility, and hope.
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication.
• Positively listens and consults with others to proactively address conflict.
• Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Current drivers licence
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description (please select the paperclip icon). If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:

• Ana Lopez, Service Manager - [email protected]
• Nicoletta Magnaterra, Senior Practice Leader - [email protected] 
• Using the subject line: Employment Specialist - Hurstville enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.