Activities Officer

Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.

  • POSITION: Activities Officer
  • SALARY LEVEL: $85,977.34 – $92,503.48; or equivalent pro-rata per annum (MHACA EBA: Level 4)
  • POSITION HOURS: Part-Time; Minimum 30 hours a week (casual positions may also be available)
  • TEAM: Day Program

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Day Program supports people living with mental health challenges and is a safe space for people to connect with others. As required the role will provide administrative support to the program. The role will also support the facilitation of group activities, and the daily functioning of the Drop-in Centre

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a person with experience or qualifications in community service support, community services program support. You’ll need good administration and time management, an ability to develop rapport with a diverse range of clients, a compassionate, kind and flexible mindset and a desire to learn in an environment supporting people with complex mental health challenges.

WHAT WE OFFER

MHACA offers a rewarding career with a range of employee benefits including:

  • Purpose driven, impact focused work within the mental health services sector.
  • Six weeks annual leave, and 11 days personal leave per year.
  • Generous Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
  • A Wellbeing Allowance of $400 per financial year, reimbursed at $100 per quarter to support physical and/or emotional health.
  • Opportunities to grow, including professional development through our Learning and Development Framework, as well as individual training opportunities.
  • Flexible and family friendly workplace policies.

If this sounds interesting and you think you’d be an asset to our team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW.

We encourage people to apply, even if they don’t meet all role requirements as we value transferable skills, diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

For further information on the position please contact the Day Program Manager Lesia Wallace on 0471 031 256

Download the Position Description

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications need to contain a cover letter that demonstrates experience in line with the essential role criteria, along with a resume and contact details of two current referees.

Please email your application to hr@mhaca.org.au

Applications will remain open until the successful candidate is found – we are seeking someone who can start as soon as possible and may interview throughout the advertisement period. 

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MHACA is hosting a Participant Wellbeing Day next Wednesday 26 February as part of our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds program. Wellbeing Day provides a focus on physical health and self-care.

MHACA participants make sure you RSVP! Let a Drop-In staff member know if you would like to come or call MHACA on 0439 844 146.

Please note: this event is for MHACA participants only.

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MHACA is hosting a Participant Wellbeing Day next Wednesday 26 February as part of our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds program. Wellbeing Day provides a focus on physical health and self-care. 
MHACA participants make sure you RSVP! Let a Drop-In staff member know if you would like to come or call MHACA on 0439 844 146.
Please note: this event is for MHACA participants only.
#wellbeing #MentalHeathMatters #selfcare

#InternationalWomensDay Equal Futures Fair is on Saturday 8 March 2025 5pm - 8pm at the Women's Museum of Australia, 2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs. There will be women-led craft stalls, local services information stalls, local musi­cians, pan­elists and guest speakers. Entry by donation with free healthy BBQ between 5pm-6pm.

This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Women's Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Women's Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Relationships Australia Northern Territory, Women's Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Government's support.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is #AccelerateAction.

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#InternationalWomensDay Equal Futures Fair is on Saturday 8 March 2025 5pm - 8pm at the Womens Museum of Australia, 2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs. There will be women-led craft stalls, local services information stalls, local musi­cians, pan­elists and guest speakers. Entry by donation with free healthy BBQ between 5pm-6pm.
This is a collaborative event between MHACA, Womens Safety Services of Central Australia, Central Australian Womens Legal Service, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Relationships Australia Northern Territory, Womens Museum of Australia and Alice Springs Town Council with Northern Territory Governments support.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is #AccelerateAction.
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