Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Goulburn, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Goulburn, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Goulburn, NSW sit within consistent demand for community mental health and nursing roles. Strong connection to Canberra workforce. Agricultural mental health is a distinct service need. NDIS sector growing. COORDINARE PHN commissions services across the region. support worker (mental health) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Support workers in mental health assist people with daily living tasks, community participation, medication prompting, and connection to services. They may work with NDIS participants, in supported accommodation, in community mental health outreach, or in residential rehabilitation services. The work is relationship-focused and recovery-oriented.

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Southern Tablelands, Far South Coast, and Snowy Mountains regions, with Goulburn Base Hospital serving as the mental health hub for the northern part of the district. Community mental health teams based in Goulburn provide outreach to surrounding towns including Crookwell, Yass, and the Tablelands communities.

Qualifications typically required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Mental Health
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children Check where applicable

Key employers in Goulburn, NSW

• Southern NSW Local Health District
• Goulburn Base Hospital
• COORDINARE (South Eastern NSW PHN)
• Uniting (NSW)
• CatholicCare
• EACH
• Mission Australia