Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Colac
Salary: From $33 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Flexi Part time, permanent
Job number: 2787
Hey you!
genU is looking for passionate and creative Mental Health Support Worker to support customers with psychosocial disabilities in achieving personal goals using board and tabletop games, Dungeon and Dragons roleplay, and general gaming.
At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.
What you’ll do
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll:
- Facilitate engaging, goal-oriented gaming sessions using recovery-based and person-centred active support models through gaming.
- Support customers to build independence, social connections, and interpersonal skills through structured gameplay.
- Identify and address barriers to participation, using gaming strategies to support individual goals and NDIS-funded outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, and contribute to client planning and compliance requirements.
What you’ll bring
- Certificate 4 in Mental Health
- First Aid and CPR Training within 6 months of currency
- Experience with gaming and tabletop gaming such as Dungeons and Dragons
- Working With Children’s Check Victoria or willingness to obtain
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
What you’ll bring
- Certificate 4 in Mental Health
- First Aid and CPR Training within 6 months of currency
- Experience with gaming and tabletop gaming such as Dungeons and Dragons
- Working With Children’s Check Victoria or willingness to obtain
(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
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
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- 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
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded
Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.
Just a heads up: our Talent Acquisition team will be running on skeleton staff between 24 December and 5 January. We’ll start reviewing applications when we’re back in the new year.
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 team at recruitment@genu.org.au