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

protected 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 / New 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 1.3–2.2 , 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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📌 Holiday Mental Health Key Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Primacy Care Australia
📍 Melbourne