Mental Health Adviser

Job Description

$102,137 - $117,758 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5 Fixed Term Full Time Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT on the 20th of February (late applications will not be accepted). The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians. Are you up for the challenge? About the team The mental health team works to support people to experience positive mental health due to their time in the Australian high performance sport system. The team provides high quality education and support to ensure our people feel supported in and out of the sporting arena. About the role Working collaboratively across the Sport Wellbeing and Engagement Branch, this role will support the delivery of the ASC’s high performance sport Wellbeing and Engagement program of work, specifically in the area of mental health. In consultation with the Mental Health Lead (MHL), you will assist with the operation of the AIS Mental Health Referral Network, delivery of mental health education, and assist other stakeholders to optimise athlete wellbeing. About you You will have: Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing. Registration with AHPRA or relevant governing body. Demonstrated competence and experience in the delivery of mental health education in a group setting. Demonstrated competence and experience in mental health triaging and referring to appropriate services. Understanding of current professional networks and referral options. Contemporary knowledge of issues impacting mental health and wellbeing and its relevance in the Australian high performance sport system. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable from day to day in meeting the needs of the Mental Health Teams overall strategy. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, sharing work-related information, communicating transparently, contributing to team projects, being flexible and adaptable when team or department needs are reprioritised, showing mutual respect to team members. Demonstrated ability to develop rapport and network with key internal and external stakeholders. Desirable: Experience in policy development or evaluation of programs/systems. Experience working in high performance sport or government organisations. This position is offered as a FIXED TERM, 0.6 - 1 FTE position until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing. Why work with us? We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer: Options for flexible working arrangements. Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals. Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development. Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions. Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise. Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals. Additionally, our Canberra campus offers: Free onsite parking. Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool. Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact: Contact Officer: Nicole Burattin, Mental Health Lead Phone number: +61 481 054 592 Email address: Eligibility To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia. As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework, the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment. Notes As part of this position, the role occupant may have access to sensitive, and potentially distressing information in the areas of sexual misconduct and child safeguarding. The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment. Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised. The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency. If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email or phone (02) 6214 1328. Acknowledgement of Country The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality. Application and Job Description The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions: Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements (up to 750 words) The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. 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