Mental Health Key Worker - Christmas Casual
Casual / Seasonal Employment – December to February Period
Casual / Seasonal Employment – December to February Period
Support NDIS Participants with Continuity of Daily Living & Community Access During the Holiday Season
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.
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.
Why Join Us as a Christmas Casual?
Priority holiday period shifts
– We prioritise coverage for December/January
Fast-tracked onboarding & induction
– So you can start supporting participants quickly
Make a real impact
– Maintain consistency of supports while regular staff take leave
Supportive team culture
– Access to resources, Teams chat support and guidance
Not an agency
– Work directly with participants and build rapport even in short-term engagements
EAP available
– Wellbeing support for all staff, including casuals
About the Role
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.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting participants with
daily routines
such as meal prep, domestic tasks, shopping, and personal care
Facilitating
safe transport
to appointments and social activities
Encouraging
community engagement
,



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