Who we are
Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best Workplace Award winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.
About the opportunity
Footprints Community is seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Fortitude Valley for this max-term position. In this vital role, you will deliver short-to-medium-term person-led therapeutic support, mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and wellbeing coaching.
With a special focus on First Nations practice, you will work closely with the Practice Lead and Footprints’ Manager First Nations to provide culturally safe care and offer guidance to team members supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
This is an Identified Position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the applicant identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).
About you
You will bring 3+ years’ experience in a counselling or clinical role within a mental health setting, and be confident to:
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, biopsychosocial assessments (using IAR-DST), safety planning, and risk assessments.
- Provide culturally safe care and guidance to non-identified team members working with First Nations clients.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team alongside peer workers, psychologists, social workers, and external service providers.
- Facilitate workshops and support groups to help clients build resilience and coping strategies.
- Maintain accurate, person-led clinical records and engage in community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
You will need
- Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or a related field.
- Current registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., AHPRA, ACA, PACFA).
- Minimum 3 years in a counselling or clinical role within a mental health setting.
- Valid Class C Queensland Driver Licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy vehicle.
- Valid Blue Card (Working with Children) and NDIS Worker Screening Check / Yellow Card.
What we offer
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- An additional day of birthday leave each year.
- Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
- Access to novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associated running costs.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Contact
For further information, please contact Julian at [email protected].
Applications close 02/10/2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and Footprints may commence the selection process before the advertised closing date.
To learn more about Footprints, please visit our website: https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us
Equal opportunity
Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.
