Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program Wellbeing Support Worker

Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Paid as per MH Officer under Vic Public Mental Health EBA, level as per relevant qualification or experience

Step into a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful contribution to people’s lives

Ideal for those studying in mental health, offering opportunities for career development and growth

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment

The Organisation

The Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, forming part of Mildura Base Public Hospital, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee Region.

We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education. We offer an environment that genuinely cares about the health and wellbeing of all staff.

About the Role

The HOPE Program has been developed to provide assertive integrated community-based aftercare for consumers experiencing a suicidal crisis. Under the general direction of Clinicians, Wellbeing Support Workers will work collaboratively with consumers and their carers to address their identified areas of psychosocial need. This will include liaising on behalf of, and assisting consumers access a broad range of community supports; human services; Government agencies; and consulting with existing supports in place.

This role is rostered Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00, with some flexibility required to support clients who may need after hours appointments.

Paid as per MH Officer under Vic Public Mental Health EBA, level as per relevant qualification or experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have Diploma level qualifications in a relevant field including, but not limited to: Alcohol & Other Drugs; Community Services; Disability; Mental Health; Nursing; Youth Work of similar; and/or at least two-years experiencing work with consumers in the provision of psychosocial support. You will also have:

Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial risk factors associated with suicidality;

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with consumers, carers and families from a diverse range of cultural and social backgrounds in a professional; impartial; ethical; and respectful manner;

Highly developed interpersonal; communication; problem-solving; and negotiation skills including the ability to liaise, and advocate on behalf of consumers with a broad range of services;

Please see the position description for further information, which can be located here: Mildura Base Public Hospital : Job Vacancies

What we can offer you

Access to Salary Packaging (pay less tax!) and novated leasing

Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangements.

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and innovative team environment

How to Apply:

All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.

For a position description and to find out more about our wonderful Hospital, visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Home (mbph.org.au)

For further enquiries please contact our human resources team.
E: [email protected]

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.

Applications close: 11 July 2025