I-641 Mental Health Worker, Drought Relief - Your Linc

I-641 Mental Health Worker, Drought Relief - Your Linc

**Mental Health Worker - Drought Relief**

**(remote work option available by negotiation) (Part-Time 0.8 FTE)**
- Part time (0.8 FTE)**,** Fixed term contract, till 30 June 2026
- Collaborative and client focused team **|** Experienced and supportive leadership
- SCHCADS Level 4 $ 44.58ph + super + PBI salary packaging

Centacare Catholic Family Services is seeking a committed and caring **Mental Health Workers** for the **Drought Relief** program, delivering one-on-one support to people affected by prolonged drought in regional South Australia.

**About Your New Role**

You’ll meet clients in their homes or local community spaces, providing personalised support that responds to each person’s unique challenges.



From crisis support to connecting people with local services and long-term plans, you’ll play a vital role in helping rural South Australians build resilience and stay connected.

**What You’ll Do**
- Deliver flexible mental health outreach in homes and communities
- Provide emotional and practical support during stress or crisis
- Help clients set personal goals and prepare for transitions
- Connect clients to local services and community networks
- Promote wellbeing, social engagement, and independence

**What You’ll Bring**
- Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting people with mental health needs, especially in rural settings
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

**It’s a bonus if you have these, but not essential**
- Experience working in farming, agriculture, or with drought-affected communities
- Ability to assess and respond to risk in isolated environments

**Special Conditions**




- Some after-hours or weekend work required
- Regular travel across rural areas
- Willingness to use personal vehicle for work (grey fleet); salary packaging may apply

See attached Position Description for full details.

**Why Choose to work for Centacare**
- Hourly rate of **$44.58**+ super under the SCHCADS Level 4 Social and Community Services classification
- ** Generous salary packaging** to boost your take-home pay
- ** Meal and entertainment card** options available
- ** Make a real impact** in the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- ** Supportive, high-performing team** that values collaboration and clear goals
- ** Work with a trusted, long-standing organisation** helping the local community
- ** Ongoing training and development** to support your growth




- ** Free access to our Employee Assistance Program** (EAP) for wellbeing support
- ** Discounts on health insurance** through Bupa

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values.



We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

**Applications close 5:00pm on Friday, 25 July 2025**

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis, Manager Your LINC South, on **0438 515 618**

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/137166345/i-641-mental-health-worker-drought-relief-your-linc-kingscote/?utm_source=html