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Mental Health Employment Coach

Location:  Armadale
Brand:  Matchworks
Date Posted:  3 Aug 2026

Location: Whadjuk Noongar Country | Armadale WA

Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits 

Extra leave: 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent (0.8 FTE considered)

Job Number: 3494 

  

  

Hey you! 

 

Due to an internal promotion, MatchWorks is looking for a passionate Mental Health Employment Coach (Individual Placement & Support Consultant) to help people living with mental health challenges achieve their employment goals. 

 

You'll work within a community mental health clinic alongside clinicians and health professionals, delivering employment support that forms part of each participant's recovery journey as part of our Individual Placement & Support (IPS) program. 

 

Unlike traditional employment services roles, you'll manage a smaller, more intensive caseload and provide end-to-end support, from job search through to ongoing employment. Working alongside clinicians and health professionals, you'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact your work has on participants' wellbeing, recovery and long-term success. 

 

Whether you're experienced in employment services or looking to build a career in mental health, this is a unique opportunity to combine your people skills, employment expertise and passion for helping others in a role that genuinely changes lives. 

 

We're open to part-time (0.8 FTE), because great people thrive in different ways. 

 

 

What you'll do 

  

As an Mental Health Employment Coach in our team, you'll: 

 

  • Work alongside clinicians and mental health professionals to support participants on their journey toward meaningful employment. 

  • Build trusted relationships with participants, helping them identify goals, overcome barriers and celebrate success along the way. 

  • Provide personalised employment support, from job search and employer engagement through to workplace support once employment is secured. 

  • Contribute to recovery-focused planning as part of a multidisciplinary team within a community mental health clinic. 

  • Connect with employers, community services and support networks to create opportunities and positive outcomes for participants. 

 

 

What you'll bring 

 

  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of people. 

  • A genuine interest in mental health and helping people achieve meaningful employment outcomes. 

  • The ability to work independently while building strong partnerships with clinicians, participants and community stakeholders. 

  • Empathy, resilience and a person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting others. 

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and documentation requirements. 

 

 

Bonus points for 

 

  • Experience in employment services, disability employment, employer engagement, mental health or community services. 

  • Experience supporting people experiencing mental health challenges or working alongside clinical teams. 

  • Ongoing or completed studies in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a related field. 

 

(You'll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate - but don't worry, we'll help guide you through this.) 

  

  

Why you'll love working at genU and Matchworks 

  

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings. 

 

We're committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive. 

  

  

You'll also get 

  

  • Tools of the Trade - provided where applicable to the role, which may include items such as laptop, mobile phone and a motor vehicle allowance. 

  • Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits  

  • Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility. 

  • Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi 

  • University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 

  • Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program 

  

  

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application. 

  

Don't wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in. 

  

  

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE. 

  

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent Team at talent@genu.org.au or on 03 5249 6119. 

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