At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality counselling to support the mental health of older adults in aged care.
- Company: Join a community-driven organisation making a real difference in mental health services.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and not-for-profit salary packaging options.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we celebrate all backgrounds and identities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of older individuals while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Social Work, or Nursing; experience with older adults preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51.26 - 51.26 $ per hour.
Part-time (0.8FTE) ongoing position available in Hervey Bay (on the lands of the Butchulla (Badtjala) and Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People) + outreach.
$46 - $51.26ph + Super + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging up to $18,550.
Hybrid / Flexible role with family friendly working conditions.
Ready to make a real difference in the lives of older adults in aged care facilities? This is your chance to be part of something innovative, impactful, and community-driven!
Join our Better Connect program which uses a hub and spoke model, and work within a dynamic team delivering essential services to residents across Central Queensland, Wide Bay, and the Sunshine Coast.
The role:
- As Mental Health Clinician you'll play a key role in providing high-quality counselling and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older individuals.
- Provide high-quality counselling (individual and group settings) for residents in aged care facilities, helping them navigate mental health challenges.
- Increase mental health awareness among aged care facility staff, families, and carers to create a supportive environment.
- Collaborate closely with aged care facilities, families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to mental wellbeing.
- Engage in supervision and professional development, ensuring continuous growth and excellence in service delivery.
About you:
- Experience working with older adults (highly regarded).
- Experience in individual counselling therapy, with a focus on mental health, trauma, and family conflict.
- Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, the social model of health, and community networks.
- Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as ACT, mindfulness, and brief therapy.
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Email, databases).
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, or similar).
- Must maintain relevant annual registration and/or membership of professional body.
What’s In It for You?
- Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid / Flexible role with family friendly working conditions.
- Diversity & belonging: We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
- Professional development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth and excellence in service delivery.
- Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience.
- Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $18,550 tax-free) and up to $2,650 tax-free towards meals and entertainment.
- Support your wellbeing with access to Fitness Passport, for discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family.
- Career progression opportunities through our leadership pipeline and tailored professional development.
- Free, confidential support: Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
- Additional leave options, including the ability to purchase more leave.
- More leave when you need it: 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
- Relocation support: If you have relocated permanently for work purposes you may be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
Next steps:
Applications close: 14th Oct 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each:
At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Thinking of applying:
We're committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds. We value and respect you for who you are. We encourage applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We’re committed to building a culturally safe workplace. We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join our team. We welcome people with both professional skills and lived experience. This helps us better understand and support our community.
Mental Health Clinician – Residential Aged Care Facilities in Hervey Bay employer: Each
At Each, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members. With flexible working options, no billable hours, and a strong focus on professional growth through ongoing training and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join us in Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, and Wingecarribee, where your expertise in child development will be celebrated and your contributions will help shape a brighter future for those we serve.
