Job Description
Mental Health Key Worker - Christmas Casual
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Casual / Seasonal Employment – December to February Period
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Casual / Seasonal Employment – December to February Period Support NDIS Participants with Continuity of Daily Living & Community Access During the Holiday Season
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Are you looking for meaningful short-term work over the December - February period? Primacy Care Australia is seeking Christmas Casual Mental Health Key Workers to ensure continuity of supports for participants living with psychosocial disability during a time when many staff take leave and demand for services increases.
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Whether you're entering the industry or bringing valuable experience, this seasonal role allows you to contribute to participant stability and wellbeing during a high-need period.
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Why Join Us as a Christmas Casual?
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Priority holiday period shifts – We prioritise coverage for December/January
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Fast-tracked onboarding & induction – So you can start supporting participants quickly
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Make a real impact – Maintain consistency of supports while regular staff take leave
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Supportive team culture – Access to resources, Teams chat support and guidance
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Not an agency – Work directly with participants and build rapport even in short-term engagements
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EAP available – Wellbeing support for all staff, including casuals
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About the Role
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In this community-based role, you will provide short-term, capacity-building and daily living support to NDIS participants. You'll help maintain the rhythm of their routines, ensure continuity of care, and promote safety and engagement during the holiday period.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting participants with daily routines such as meal prep, domestic tasks, shopping, and personal care
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Facilitating safe transport to appointments and social activities
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Encouraging community engagement, social connection,



and wellbeing
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Promoting independent living skills and routine maintenance
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Completing basic progress notes and communicating effectively with care teams
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Ensuring consistency of support during a time of increased service gaps
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Please note: This is a non-clinical, support-centred role, focused on practical day-to-day assistance and psychosocial recovery-oriented practice.
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Who We're Looking For
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We are seeking individuals who are:
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Reliable and committed to working during the Christmas / New Year period
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Compassionate, patient, and adaptable
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Comfortable working autonomously in the community
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Willing to engage with participants respectfully and professionally
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Strong communicators with a capacity for safe decision-making
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Key Requirements
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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WWCC
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NDIS Worker Orientation Module
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Infection Control Certificate
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Police Check
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First Aid & CPR Certificates
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Car, driver's licence, and comprehensive insurance
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Relevant experience and/or qualifications in community services, mental health, disability, aged care, individual support, social work or similar
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Note: Quick-tracked conditional onboarding may be considered for applicants able to provide evidence of in-progress compliance requirements.
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Locations With High Demand
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Melbourne CBD | South Eastern Suburbs | Eastern Suburbs | Northern Suburbs | Western Suburbs | Mornington Peninsula
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Award Coverage & Pay
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This position is covered under the SCHADS Award Levels *******, based on your experience and qualifications.
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Ideal For
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Students returning home for the holiday break
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Support workers seeking casual top-up shifts
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Individuals wanting meaningful, short-term work
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Those interested in gaining experience in the psychosocial disability sector
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📌 Mental Health Key Worker - Christmas Casual (Victoria)
🏢 Primacy Care Australia
📍 Victoria