Health Practitioner

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About BUSY Health…
BUSY Health is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 47 years' experience in its’ field. BUSY Health is driven by the vision that every person has a right to a healthy future. Our practitioners are bound by a common purpose to improve opportunities for people to achieve their health, lifestyle, training, education and employment goals.

A bit about the role...

As a Health Practitioner (Psychologist, Counsellor or Social Worker) you will have the opportunity to broaden your professional skills whilst providing evidence-based health services to jobseekers of the BUSY Group employment providers. 

This role is a part time- Maximum Term until 24 December 2026 supporting jobseekers in Kirwan, 3 days per week. There is an opportunity for extension and permanency based on demonstrated performance, service growth and sustained utilisation.

The role includes –

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, vocational and mental health assessments to identify barriers impacting employment and participation.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions and personalised support plans that promote wellbeing, work readiness and sustainable employment outcomes.

• Support jobseekers to identify vocational goals, build confidence and develop practical strategies to obtain, maintain or return to employment.

• Complete risk assessments, safety planning and appropriate referrals to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

• Facilitate psychoeducation, skills development and group interventions focused on resilience, emotional regulation and workplace success.

• Collaborate with Employment Consultants and other stakeholders to coordinate support and improve vocational outcomes.

• Develop strong partnerships with employers, health professionals and community services to reduce barriers and enhance client outcomes.

• Enjoy a supportive team culture with regular clinical supervision, professional development and opportunities for career growth.

What’s in it for you…

You will work with an organisation that makes a meaningful difference in the community. You will help foster, an inclusive culture across The BUSY Group, acting with integrity and contributing to a team that lives its values. You will join a diverse, strong, successful and innovative organisation dedicated to changing people’s lives.

• Competitive, above award salary; Circa $86k (FTE) based on experience and qualifications + super

• Fortnightly individual clinical supervision and monthly group supervision

• Clear pathways for internal advancement

• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth

• BUSY Benefits program - retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport

• Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives

• Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App

A bit about you…

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Rehabilitation Counselling or related Allied Health discipline.
• Current registration or professional accreditation with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, PACFA, RCAA or other relevant professional body.
• Ideally you will have a minimum of 6 months experience providing health services, have a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to provide high quality assessments and evidence-based interventions
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and be committed to delivering culturally responsive and inclusive health services that support positive employment and wellbeing outcomes.
•  If this sounds like you and your values align with ours, then we highly recommend you APPLY NOW!

Next steps...

Candidate care is important to us, this role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an Organisation that puts the best interest of children and young people first by adhering to the Child Safety Organisation National Principles.  The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including, criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.