About the Role
It takes courage to walk alongside our mob.
At Richmind WA, every role matters, but this one is truly special. As an Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioner with our Moorditj Djerpin Wirrin (Strong, Happy Spirit) outreach service, you’ll be supporting Aboriginal people and their families through a culturally grounded, strength-based recovery approach. You’ll be there for the moments that matter most, helping your mob navigate mental health, trauma, grief, loss, and the complex challenges of daily life.
Why This Role Matters:
- Walk alongside mob and their families, building connection, trust, and cultural strength
- Deliver holistic, culturally responsive mental health support in the community
- Support individuals dealing with AOD, domestic violence, trauma, grief, and exclusion
- Strengthen social inclusion and community participation
- Partner with services across mental health, AOD, housing, family support, legal, education, and employment
Who We’re Looking For:
You’re someone who:
- Lives and breathes a people-first, culturally informed approach
- Has strong experience supporting individuals with mental distress and complex needs
- Can work autonomously and in partnership with other services
- Communicates with empathy and clarity
- Brings positivity, curiosity, and commitment to learning
Your Must-Haves:
- Aboriginal descent (per Section 50(d) Equal Opportunity Act)
- Cert IV or above in Mental Health
- National Police Clearance
- WA Driver’s Licence & vehicle safety check
- First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Demonstrated experience in culturally safe outreach mental health support
What You’ll Gain:
- Work in a team dedicated to Aboriginal-led, culturally safe mental health practice
- Make a real impact in people’s lives — at home, in community, where it matters
- Be part of a service that values your culture, expertise, and lived experience
Who are we?
At Richmind WA, we’ve been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 50 years.
We’re recovery-first, lived experience-led, and proudly Rainbow Tick accredited. We walk alongside people with compassion, courage, and belief in their potential.
Our services are residential, outreach, and everything in between - person-centred, trauma-informed, and inclusive at the core.
Our values:
- Living and breathing recovery
- Being brave and exploring
- Listening deeply and learning
- Putting people first
- Being passionate about inclusion and belonging
We work with Elders and First Nations staff to ensure culturally safe supports and value people of every background, identity, and experience.
Why join us?
- Four weeks of annual leave (with the option to buy more)
- Meaningful work, every single day
- Salary packaging up to $18,640 (boosts your take-home pay)
- Two bonus leave days—your birthday + wellbeing leave
- Training, mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave after 5 years
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your next role, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and a short note about why this role speaks to you and how you’ll make a difference: recruitment@rw.org.au
It takes courage to support our mob in their mental health journey — but we know you’ve got that covered.
Please note: Our team will be on a short Christmas break from Tuesday 23 December 2025 and will return on Monday 5 January 2026.
Applications will continue to be reviewed, with shortlisting and contact resuming after this time.
