• x2 full-time contract positions based in Dubbo, Cobar, Orange, Parkes or Mudgee, ending 30/06/2026.
• $79K - $92K + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH & part time options available

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Mental Health Worker or Case Manager, you’ll have:

• Experience supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Experience working in rural communities, and an ability to develop and maintain community connections.
• A holistic, person-centered approach with a calm, reassuring and confident manner.
• Experience conducting assessments, providing case management, psychological interventions, counselling or group work.
• Be a natural team player with the capacity to work independently and autonomously.
• A relevant degree qualification Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field and a current driver’s license.
• A demonstrated ability to provide outreach supports and well-developed travel and time management skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) team provides individualised, holistic, and collaborative mental health support to young people, 12-25 years, across a range of communities in Western NSW. You will support young people to build their social and emotional well-being, to recognise and manage their mental health through individualised therapeutic support, group work and case management.
Working collaboratively within communities and with a range service partner, you will reduce barriers for young people to engage with services and reduce the impact of mental health challenges.

DUTIES

• Develop positive working relationship with young people to support their mental health recovery journey by identifying goals and developing individualised plans, ensuring the client is actively engaged in the process.
• Coordinate with other service providers including government departments and agencies, schools, health services, GP’s, and allied health providers to ensure services are delivered.
• Link young people to appropriate services to ensure holistic supports are in place to facilitate recovery.
• Contribute to and be an active participant in a small and supportive team environment.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT CV AND 1-PAGE COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR SUITABILITY AND INTEREST IN THE ROLE.

Have a question? Call Kylie Manners on 0401 673 747 to discuss the role in more detail.
The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require