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Mental Health Carer Advocate

Australia, Perth 42.82 - 52.27 AUD / Hour · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Support and inform mental health carers, family and kin by ensuring they understand their rights, responsibilities, and available resources under legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Collaborate with mental health carers, family members and kin to problem-solve, provide guidance, and connect them with appropriate services, while maintaining accurate records and reports of engagement outcomes
  • Advocate for mental health carers, family members and kin within the mental health system, representing their needs and negotiating with other stakeholders and organisations to ensure their voices are heard
  • Facilitate education, training and support through workshops and programs that build carer advocacy skills, and strengthen awareness for stakeholders on carer rights and systemic supports

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, psychology, counselling, nursing)
  • Current Driver’s license
  • Proof of Australian Working Rights
  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Working with Children Card

What we offer

  • Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
  • 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
  • 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
  • A robust Workplace Wellbeing Program
  • Generous superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
  • Professional development and support around additional training
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program free confidential counselling
  • A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within

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