About the role: The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Plus supports people with severe mental conditions to live and participate in the community in the way that they want to. We assist up to 10 participants live in their own self-contained accommodation located on one site. In this role, you will be supporting them to maintain their tenancy and providing safe and effective, recovery-oriented and trauma informed mental health support. There is a high focus on recovery values including hope, self-direction, empowerment, strength based and a peer support model.

The role is funded until 30th June 2026.

Hours and location: The hours are part time 60 hours per fortnight with potential opportunity for more hours. You will be working shifts that support a 24-hour model so flexible availability to work nights and weekends is essential.

Staff in the program work both in the community and at the site in Kempsey. To ensure consistency of service for our participants, we are looking for people who have availability to work a minimum of least 3 shifts a week.

About you: Selection criteria: To be addressed in Application - See How to Apply

1. Certificate IV in Mental Health or higher tertiary qualifications.
2. Current Driver's Licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, and First Aid certificate.
3. Demonstrated experience working in the Mental Health sector coordinating care for persons with complex support needs co-occurring with significant mental health conditions
4. Computer literate with capacity to support others to access technology, use apps and input data to our CRM
5. Established networks and relationships with a range of services in the local area
6. Availability to work a variety of shifts including active nights, sleepovers and weekends

Find out more: For a Position Description visit www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities. For any other queries, please email [email protected].

This role is remunerated at SCHCDS Level 3 ($37.35ph) plus allowances and penalties with access to salary packaging.

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please address all selection criteria with a brief paragraph. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

What’s in it for you:

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits. The Buttery’s reward package includes:

• Training and career development opportunities
• Access to external clinical supervision for direct service staff.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform and financial and legal advice, free to staff and their immediate family.
• Salary packaging benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit care or school fees.
• A $2,650 meal and accommodation card.
• The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs.
• Internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.