ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment. Learn more about our values and mission here.

The NSW Family and Carers Mental Health Program (FCMHP) operates across NSW where staff from both Local Health Districts and selected non-Government Organisations (NGOs) work side by side in a collaborative approach to provide a comprehensive range of support services and training and education to families and carers of people with a mental illness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Carer Advocate will develop and maintain an excellent program of carer support which provides information, education, advocacy, individual and peer support to relatives and friends of people with mental illness (carers).

ODMH operates locally as self-organised teams – called Recovery 2gether teams. Team members are collectively responsible and accountable for people we support (e.g. clients, consumers, family and carers) and team tasks.

This role is a fixed term part-time role (45.60hrs/fortnight) until 30 June 2026.

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate and driven individual with a deep commitment to supporting families and carers of people living with mental illness. Your approach is rooted in empathy, ensuring that every interaction is meaningful and supportive. You are a proactive and adaptable team player, capable of working autonomously within a self-organising team structure, while also contributing to shared goals.

For further details on the role and all the skills and experience required, please view the position description attached.

• Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (e.g. mental health, peer work, disability) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services
• An understanding of the recovery- based approach to assisting people with severe and persistent mental illness
• Experience in working with families and carers and/or people with a mental illness
• Experience in the provision of training
• Communicate effectively in all interactions with all stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships within community development framework to achieve outcomes
• Ability to exercise personal responsibility and work as part of a self-organising team, with the support and guidance of Coach
• Demonstrated computer literacy to use Microsoft programs and the capability to learn other applications.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a fully ensured motor vehicle

One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a Police Check clearance, a current Working with Children's Check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination.

One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centers at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
• Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!

A position description is attached.