Recovery Mentor | Mental Health Support - Midland

Avivo · Midland WA 6056 · Part time
Posted 3d ago

Recovery Mentor | Mental Health Support - Midland

Avivo
Midland WA 6056

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Part time

~$72k - $74k(Estimated)
Hourly Rate AUD $36.23 - $37.37
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide practical, recovery-focused support to people experiencing complex mental health challenges, helping them build independence and work towards personal goals.
  • Support customers with daily routines, home and tenancy needs, appointments, community access and social connection.
  • Build trusted relationships and encourage customers to develop their skills, confidence and choices while working independently in the community.

Our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) team is looking for a Recovery Mentor to support customers in Midland and surrounding areas.

This is a Support Worker role with a difference. You’ll work alongside people experiencing complex mental health challenges, providing practical, recovery-focused support that builds independence, confidence and connection in everyday life. This is a part-time opportunity offering 15 guaranteed hours per fortnight, commencing 7 December 2026. To meet the needs of the customers you’ll support, you’ll need availability across Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

What you'll do

  • Provide practical, recovery-focused support that helps people build independence and work towards their individual goals
  • Support people to establish routines, maintain their home and tenancy, attend appointments and manage everyday life
  • Help people build social connections, access their community and take part in activities that are meaningful to them
  • Build genuine, trusted relationships while supporting people to develop their own skills, confidence and choices

What you need

  • Experience supporting people with mental health challenges and complex needs
  • A qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Community Services or a related field
  • A good understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work independently in the community

Why Avivo

  • Access to Avivo Advantage, with benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and financial health, including discounted HBF health insurance, Commonwealth Bank benefits, Optus support services, Mint, our employee recognition program, employee discounts and exclusive savings through Blue Light
  • All the tools and training you need, including a mobile phone
  • Paid kilometres, travel allowance, penalty rates and loading
  • Be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your work helps empower individuals and strengthen communities across WA

How to Apply

Submit your resume together with a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in the role and what you would bring to our ICLS team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone or email for an initial conversation about the role. The selection process may include:

  • A first-round interview with the ICLS Practice Lead
  • A meet and greet with our customers

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including verification of working rights and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Applications close 24 November 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

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Skills

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Community accessCommunity supportEmpathyExcellent communication skillsIndependent living supportMental health supportPerson-centred practiceRecovery-oriented practiceRelationship buildingTenancy supportWorking independently

Licenses & certifications

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Ndis worker screening checkQualification in mental health, counselling, psychology, community services or a related field

Perks & benefits

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Commonwealth bank benefitsDiscounted hbf health insuranceEmployee discounts and exclusive savingsEmployee recognition programMobile phoneOptus support servicesPaid kilometresPenalty rates and loadingTrainingTravel allowance