In-Demand Mental health support Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Mental Health Counsellor
Australian Unity —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Remote
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Work from home
Counsellor — Mobile and/or Telehealth, Subcontracted (Parramatta & Western Sydney)
Altura Care Pty Ltd —Parramatta NSW
- $80 an hour
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Care plans
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14d
Mental Health Support Worker (Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative)
Uniting —Carlingford NSW
- $36.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
7d
Digital Health Analyst - Ancillary & Specialties - Single Digital Patient Record
Single Digital Patient Record Implementation Authority —Sydney NSW
- $118,821 - $140,201 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Epic
- AI
- Annual leave
11d
Care Companion Baulkham Hills, New South Wales
Bupa —Baulkham Hills NSW
- Communication skills
- Pet insurance
6d
Youth Worker - Sydney Metro (part-time and casual positions)
Catholic Care DBB —Ashbury NSW
- $40.49 - $50.61 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
1d
Administration Officer Level 4 - Rostering Support Officer, Mental Health Services
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $39.43 - $40.33 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Microsoft Office
6d
Mental Health Support Worker - Petersham NSW
TVM Health Care —Petersham NSW
- $21.78 - $50.79 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Community Care / Support Worker professionals
[email protected] —Sydney NSW
- $32 - $42 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Administrative experience
- Professional development assistance
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12d
Support Worker
St Vincent de Paul Society —St George NSW
- $40.49 - $43.42 an hour
- Part-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Support Coordinator - Sydney, NSW
Chosen Family —Sydney NSW
- $50 - $70 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Adult Survivors Program Lived Experience Worker
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $53.09 - $62.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
7d
Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia Merrylands & Parramatta
Employment Hero —Parramatta NSW
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
2h
Allied Health Assistant
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $33.13 - $37.46 an hour
- Part-time
- Education
- Communication skills
- Office experience
- Employee assistance program
12d
Vinnies Assist Referral Information Officer
St Vincent de Paul Society —Woolloomooloo NSW
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Domestic and Family Violence Outreach Caseworker (6 Months Contract - Parttime)
Women and Children First —Dee Why NSW
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Security Officer - Mental Health Services
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $33.13 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Records Clerk
For Health Group —Leichhardt NSW
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Typing
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Disability Support Worker
Supporting Needs —Five Dock NSW
- $45.28 - $99.61 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
Mental health Disability Support Worker – Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Concrete Schoolyard —Maroubra NSW
- $53 an hour
- Contract
- In-person
Quick Apply

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Mental Health Counsellor

Australian Unity -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Contract

Benefits

Health insurance
Training program
Work from home
Parental leave
Insurance services
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Computer skills
Communication skills
Nursing
Time management

Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

Australian Unity is proud to partner with Beyond Blue to deliver a 24/7 nationwide counselling and support service for Australians experiencing mental health challenges.

Working remotely from home, you will provide phone and webchat support to community members seeking help for emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting people during some of their most vulnerable moments.

We are specifically seeking compassionate and resilient individuals who are passionate about mental health and community support, and who are comfortable working afternoon shifts as part of a 24/7 service.

Available Permanent Part-Time Opportunities

We currently have Permanent Part-Time contracts available (30 hours per week) for afternoon shifts. Regular weekend availability is required. The working hours falling between 2:00pm and 12:30am (AEST/AEDT). This would be your set shift for a minimum of 12 months.

Available Work-from-Home Shift Options

Option 1 – Afternoon Shift

Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7.5-hour shifts (30 hours per week)
Start times between 2:00pm–4:00pm Finish times between 10:00pm–12:00am

Option 2 – Afternoon Shift
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7.5-hour shifts (30 hours per week)
Start times between 2:00pm–4:00pm Finish times between 10:00pm–12:00am

Option 3 – Afternoon Shift
Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
7.5-hour shifts (30 hours per week)
Start times between 2:30pm–4:30pm Finish times between 10:30pm–12:30am

Option 4 – Afternoon Shift
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday
7.5-hour shifts (30 hours per week)
Start times between 2:30pm–4:30pm Finish times between 10:30pm–12:30am

About You

You are empathetic, calm, patient, flexible, resilient and genuinely motivated to support people in your community. As a Mental Health Counsellor, you will provide frontline support to individuals experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and challenging life circumstances.

You will also bring:

Strong communication and active listening skills
Excellent micro counselling skills

Confidence using technology and managing multiple systems simultaneously

Excellent time management and administration skills

Resilience and the ability to support high volumes of calls and webchats discussing complex mental health concerns

A collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
M inimum 2-years work experience post relevant qualification or minimum 10 years mental health registered nursing experience
Registered or eligible to register with ONE of the following professional bodies:
- AHPRA (as a mental health Registered Nurse, Provisional Psychologist with external supervision support or full registration as a psychologist)
- PACFA - Minimum Provisional (working towards full registration)
- ACA – Minimum level 2
- AASW / AMHSW – Full Membership

Training & Support:

You will be supported through a comprehensive induction and training program designed to build your confidence and capability during your first 12 months as a BBSS Counsellor. The program focuses on developing practical mental health support skills while ensuring ongoing professional support and wellbeing. The Full-Time paid virtual training will commence from 12th Oct 2026 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm AEST/AEDT) for 5 weeks and this training is mandatory to attend .

Work From Home Requirements :

This is a fully remote opportunity, and applicants can be based anywhere in Australia. Technology equipment will be provided; however, you will need:

A private, quiet workspace suitable for confidential conversations

A reliable and stable internet connection

Strong computer and IT skills, including the ability to navigate multiple systems while supporting callers in real time

Benefits:

Clinical supervision & leadership support

Maxxia cashback, Flare discounts

Health Insurance & General insurance discounts (home, car, pet, travel)

Salaries underpinned by the Health Professionals Award

Annual salary & performance review framework

CVs sent via email will not be reviewed. To be included in the selection process, please submit a formal application by clicking APPLY. Contact Pallvi on [email protected] for any role related queries.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.

perks

Discounted Health Insurance
All permanent employees enjoy a 12% discount on our health insurance cover as well as having all waiting periods halved.

Parenting benefits
All permanent employees have access to 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Discounted general insurance
Employees receive between 10 - 20% discounts on insurance like home & contents, travel, and pet insurance.

Career opportunities
Whether it's building your career or building your team, we are here to support you with numerous internal development opportunities.

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mental health support jobs in sydney nsw

Mental Health Counsellor

Counsellor — Mobile and/or Telehealth, Subcontracted (Parramatta & Western Sydney)

Mental Health Support Worker (Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative)

Digital Health Analyst - Ancillary & Specialties - Single Digital Patient Record

Care Companion Baulkham Hills, New South Wales

Youth Worker - Sydney Metro (part-time and casual positions)

Administration Officer Level 4 - Rostering Support Officer, Mental Health Services

Mental Health Support Worker - Petersham NSW

Community Care / Support Worker professionals

Support Worker

Support Coordinator - Sydney, NSW

Adult Survivors Program Lived Experience Worker

Employment Consultant - Inclusive Employment Australia Merrylands & Parramatta

Allied Health Assistant

Vinnies Assist Referral Information Officer

Domestic and Family Violence Outreach Caseworker (6 Months Contract - Parttime)

Security Officer - Mental Health Services

Records Clerk

Disability Support Worker

Mental health Disability Support Worker – Eastern Suburbs Sydney

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