​“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time Permanent Positions
• Consumer Service Delivery Level 3: $77,655 - $83,569 p.a, pro rata + Super + Salary packaging + Employee Benefits!
• Based at Neami Fairfield and/or working mobile with approval

The project is a time limited initiative which assists people experiencing psychosocial distress and mental ill health due to the COVID-19 physical and isolation measures, including those who are required to self-isolate for whatever reason. This includes people with lived experience of mental illness, as well as those experiencing poor psychosocial health for the first time due to the impacts of COVID-19. The Partners in Wellbeing service operates as a Monday - Friday, 9am - 10pm and weekends, 9am - 5pm. This role requires an Intake & Wellbeing Worker who is able to work Monday to Fridays, 8:30am - 5pm.

The Intake Assessment & Wellbeing Workers will work with participants from the Partners in Wellbeing service to provide specialist psychosocial and wellbeing supports being delivered across Victoria via telephone and video technology.

Core duties

• Receive requests, assess and provide appropriate support and advice; including referrals from Beyond Blue, Lifeline and Suicide Line Victoria.
• Manage, support and review a caseload, including waiting list management intervention
• Perform risk assessments (including referral to crisis intervention services, where necessary).
• Maintain accurate individual consumer files and data bases (Carelink)
• Facilitation of small group wellbeing programs (as required)

​What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to establish rapport and develop respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Have a high level of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility, along with a commitment to team work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively while managing a range of tasks
• Ability to maintain a hopeful and positive outlook even during challenging times at work
• Strong communication skills

​Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check

• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement
• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (or have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive third dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off (if full time), generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions are of the role are listed in the Position Description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Tina Cao – Service Manager: - 0428 314 793 or Eliza Kiddle – Senior Practice Leader: 0438 067 965

Be Yourself.

Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.