Mental Health Educator / Trainer jobs in Perth, WA

Mental Health Educator / Trainer work in Perth, WA

Mental Health Educator / Trainer roles in Perth, WA sit within consistent unmet demand across most disciplines. Psychiatry and clinical psychology shortages are acute. Retention packages and above-award salaries common in the public sector. mental health educator / trainer positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Mental health educators work at the intersection of clinical expertise and adult education. They design and deliver training programs for health professionals, non-clinical staff, community members, and organisations — covering topics from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to clinical skills, lived experience perspectives, and workplace wellbeing.

Western Australia's mental health services are delivered through the WA Country Health Service and the four metropolitan HHSs — North Metropolitan, South Metropolitan, East Metropolitan, and Child and Adolescent Health Service. All operate community mental health services and inpatient facilities, and are consistently recruiting across clinical disciplines.

Qualifications typically required

• Clinical or sector qualification relevant to content area
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) for RTO delivery
• Experience in adult education or facilitation
• NDIS Worker Screening Check for community education roles

Key employers in Perth, WA

• North Metropolitan Health Service
• South Metropolitan Health Service
• East Metropolitan Health Service
• Child and Adolescent Health Service
• headspace
• Ruah Community Services
• Helping Minds
• Richmond Wellbeing