Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Sydney, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Sydney, NSW

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Sydney, NSW sit within demand is consistently strong across all disciplines, with community mental health, clinical psychology, and peer support roles particularly active. Western Sydney and south-western Sydney have the highest unmet need. 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.

Sydney and the broader NSW Health system represent the largest single employer of mental health professionals in Australia. Local Health Districts including Sydney LHD, South Eastern Sydney LHD, Western Sydney LHD, and Northern Sydney LHD each operate extensive community mental health teams, inpatient units, and specialist services. The size and diversity of the system means roles across every clinical discipline and career level are consistently available.

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 Sydney, NSW

• NSW Health
• Sydney LHD
• Western Sydney LHD
• headspace
• Ramsay Health Care
• Healthscope
• Lifeline
• Black Dog Institute
• St Vincent's Health