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Salary: $65,000 - $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Extra leave: 10 days wellbeing leave,20 daysannual leave,13 dayspersonal leave

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent (flexible hours and part-time 4 days per week also considered)

Job Number: 3494

Hey you!

Due to an internalpromotion,MatchWorks is looking for a passionate Mental Health Employment Coach (Individual Placement & Support Consultant) to help people living with mental health challenges achieve their employment goals.

You'll work within a community mental health clinic alongside clinicians and health professionals, delivering employment support that forms part of each participant's recovery journey as part of our Individual Placement & Support (IPS) program.

Unlike traditional employment services roles, you'll manage a smaller, more intensive caseload and provide end-to-end support, from job search through to ongoing employment. Working alongside clinicians and health professionals, you'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact your work has on participants' wellbeing, recovery and long-term success.

Whether you're experienced in employment services or looking to build a career in mental health, this is a unique opportunity to combine your people skills, employment expertise and passion for helping others in a role that genuinely changes lives.

We're open to part-time (0.8 FTE), because great people thrive in different ways.

What you'll do

Asan Mental Health Employment Coach in our team,you'll:





Work alongside clinicians and mental health professionals to support participants on their journey toward meaningful employment.

Build trusted relationships with participants, helping themidentifygoals, overcomebarriersand celebrate success along the way.

Providepersonalisedemployment support, from job search and employer engagement through to workplace support once employment is secured.

Contribute to recovery-focused planning as part of a multidisciplinary team within a community mental health clinic.

Connect with employers, communityservicesand support networks to create opportunities and positive outcomes for participants.

Whatyou'llbring

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of people.

A genuine interest in mental health and helping people achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

The ability to work independently while building strong partnerships with clinicians,participantsand community stakeholders.

Empathy,resilienceand a person-centred,strengths-based approach to supporting others.

Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and documentation requirements.

Experience in employment services, disability employment, employer engagement, mentalhealthor community services.





Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or working alongside clinical teams.

Ongoing or completed studies in Psychology, Counselling, SocialWorkor a related field.

(You'll also needanNDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - butdon'tworry,we'llhelp guide you throughthis.)

Whyyou'lllove working at genU and Matchworks

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We'recommitted to creating a welcoming, secure, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You'llalso get

Tools of the Trade - provided where applicable to therole, which may include items such aslaptop, mobile phone anda motorvehicle allowance.

Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits

Purchased leave options - the ability to buyadditionalannual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi

University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.

Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employeeassistanceprogram

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE .

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected] oron03 5249 6119.

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