Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Australia

Support workers in mental health assist people with daily living tasks, community participation, medication prompting, and connection to services. They may work with NDIS participants, in supported accommodation, in community mental health outreach, or in residential rehabilitation services. The work is relationship-focused and recovery-oriented.

This is a high-demand role across Australia, driven largely by the growth of the NDIS and the shift from institutional to community-based care. Many support workers develop deep long-term relationships with the people they support, and the role is highly valued by people living with mental illness.

Entry into support work typically requires a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health, or Disability. Some employers provide on-the-job training. The work can be part-time, full-time, or shift-based including weekends and evenings.