Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator

Location: Gulidjan Land – Colac, Victoria

Salary: From $43.22 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Employment status: Casual

Job number: 2325

Hey you!

genU is looking for passionate and creative Mental Health and Interpersonal Skill Mentors (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.

We are looking for people who are available Monday to Friday within 8.30am-4pm but additionally for some evening gaming session and weekends as required.

What you’ll do

As a Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Mentor, 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

• NDIS Worker Screening or willingness to obtain

• Working With Children’s Check Victoria or willingness to obtain

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

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.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE (only available from our careers page).

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 or 03 5249 6119