Part-time/Full time role
Fixed Term Contract to 30th June **** (possibility of extension)
Respected, mission‐driven organisation grounded in community and lived experience
Workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and growth
Turner, ACT
Health Professionals and Support Services Award 3-4 ($104,000-$120,000)
About the role
Deliver person-centred, inclusive, and affirming mental health interventions grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with a focus on client outcomes.
Support clients experiencing complex and intersecting issues, including minority stress, trauma, suicidality, disability, neurodivergence, substance use, ageing, and domestic and family violence.
Develop treatment plans, safety plans and referral pathways that support clients to achieve meaningful wellbeing goals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to provide coordinated, holistic care for the communities Meridian serves.
About you
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with AASW membership
Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within mental health services
Experience delivering a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Experience working with complex, intersectional presentations with LGBTIQA+ and HIV-affected communities
Why join Meridian?
Generous external supervision and professional development
Additional 5 days of paid Wellbeing Leave (pro rata)
Access to FBT-exempt salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Flexible Employee Assistance Program




A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with successful applicant
SELECTION CRITERIA
Skills and Attributes
• Advanced skills in evidence‐based, trauma‐informed and affirming therapeutic practice.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain professional boundaries, and contribute to the success of the team
• High level digital literacy, including experience with client management systems.
Knowledge
• Key presenting and co-occurring issues for client cohort including intersectional factors influencing client presentations
• Suicide prevention approaches and frameworks including risk assessment and mitigation strategies for identified risk.
• Understanding of the ACT mental health service system and referral pathways.
• Mandatory reporting requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work
• An Accredited Social Worker, with membership of AASW Experience
• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within mental health services
• Experience working with complex, intersectional presentations within LGBTIQA+ and HIV+ affected communities.
Essential
• Right to work in Australia.
• Unrestricted ACT Working With Vulnerable People Registration.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit the following documents:
1. A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the selection criteria and highlighting relevant experience, achievements, and capabilities.
2. Your current resume, including two referees.

📌 Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Canberra)
🏢 Meridian
📍 Canberra