Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Hobart, TAS

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Hobart, TAS

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Hobart, TAS sit within high and persistent demand across all disciplines. Workforce shortages in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and rural areas are acute. Retention incentives and lifestyle appeal are key recruitment levers. support worker (mental health) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

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.

Tasmania has among the highest rates of mental illness and psychological distress in Australia relative to population, combined with a geographically dispersed population and historically underserved rural areas. The Tasmanian Health Service delivers mental health services through its Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug directorate, operating from Hobart, Launceston, and regional centres.

Qualifications typically required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Mental Health
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children Check where applicable

Key employers in Hobart, TAS

• Tasmanian Health Service
• Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Directorate
• Wellbeing Australia
• headspace Hobart
• Anglicare Tasmania
• Colony 47
• Relationships Australia Tasmania