Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker in Darwin

St John Ambulance Northern Territory (St John NT) is located in Casuarina, Northern Territory. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of $105,000–$113,000 per annum, plus applicable superannuation.

At St John Ambulance NT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our paramedics and operational teams work in demanding environments, often facing challenging and emotionally difficult situations. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued and equipped to perform at their best. Through compassionate, confidential and professional support, we aim to promote staff wellbeing and build a resilient, healthy workforce.

As a Mental Health Clinician/Social Worker with St John NT, you'll play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of our paramedics and operational staff. You'll provide guidance, support and practical strategies to help employees navigate personal and professional challenges, maintain their wellbeing and build resilience. Working closely with internal teams and relevant support services, you'll help foster a positive workplace culture where our people feel supported, connected and empowered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential, person-centred support to paramedics and operational staff.
• Assist employees in developing strategies to manage personal and workplace challenges.
• Connect staff with appropriate mental health, wellbeing and other support services.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, clinical teams and relevant internal stakeholders to support employee wellbeing.
• Apply trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when supporting staff.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to staff wellbeing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Help promote a supportive workplace culture that recognises the unique demands of emergency service work.

About You: To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), in line with role requirements.
• Experience providing professional support to individuals, ideally in a workplace, healthcare, emergency services or similar setting.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to build trust and work collaboratively with employees and internal stakeholders.
• A compassionate, practical and adaptable approach, with sound professional judgement.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics and culturally safe practice.
• An understanding of the challenges associated with working in emergency services and high-pressure environments.

Why Join St John NT?

• Make a meaningful difference: Support the people who provide essential emergency services across the Territory.
• Competitive remuneration: Earn $105,000–$113,000 per annum, plus applicable superannuation.
• Professional development: Access opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Collaborative workplace: Work alongside teams committed to employee wellbeing.
• Meaningful work: Help strengthen the wellbeing and resilience of our paramedics and operational staff.

St John Ambulance NT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.