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Mental Health First Aid Australia’s purpose is to provide high-quality, evidence-based, accessible mental health first aid education to everyone.

We believe that by empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, respond to and support those experiencing mental health problems, we can help create a culture of care and drive meaningful change across communities and workplaces nationwide.

We are a values-based organisation that recognises each team member’s expertise, creativity, contribution and unique perspective.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive and innovative environment and are strongly connected to our purpose.

Our head office is based in Melbourne’s CBD. We have a dedicated national team of approximately 60 staff who bring expertise in a range of disciplines, including education, research, customer service, human resources, information technology, quality improvement and marketing.

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Support Services Officer

How to Apply

If you have exceptional customer service skills and are looking for your next challenge, apply by forwarding a one-page cover letter and your resume to careers@mhfa.com.au.

A copy of the position description can be found below.

If you would like to discuss the role, contact Leonard Puglia at leonardp@mhfa.com.au

Applications close 21 September 2025.

  • Leading Mental Health Educational Provider, NFP
  • 10-month Fixed Term, Full-Time Position
  • Hybrid work – Melbourne CBD  

About the Role:

We are seeking a full-time, 10-month fixed term Support Services Officer who will provide an exceptional experience for those who contact and interact with Mental Health First Aid  International (MHFAI). The successful candidate will be passionate about providing support and be committed to resolving queries promptly and professionally.

    Key responsibilities of the role:
      • Serve as the first point of contact for all MHFA inquiries.
      • Maintain a standard of excellence in service in line with our processes, quality measures and organisational policies.
      • Monitor and manage the flow of incoming enquiries and outgoing support, ensuring timely and effective responses in accordance with service level agreements and internal guidelines.
      • Provide accurate and tailored information to customers regarding course selection, delivery formats, private course arrangements, and scheduled delivery of MHFA courses.
      • Support the daily operations of MHFA’s Australian services by completing essential administrative tasks using key systems such as Zendesk, Salesforce, Moodle, and the Instructor Portal.
      • Supporting the stakeholder journey including use of our website, MHFA online Shop, MHFA Courses/Products, Moodle, Instructor Portal.
    About You:

    A team player you will be result orientated and have:

    • A minimum of 2 years front-line customer support experience, with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
    • Experience in using CRMs and ticketing systems, Salesforce and Zendesk experience highly regarded.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to staff, internal and external stakeholders.
    • A high level of organisation, an exceptional ability to prioritise well, work under pressure and high degree of attention to detail.
    Culture and Benefits:

    At Mental Health First Aid International we embrace our differences as we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including people with lived and living experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ethnicities, faith, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation and gender identity.

    Our benefits include:

      • Salary Packaging
      • Employee discounts at popular retailers
      • Flexible working conditions
      • Ongoing opportunities for Professional Development
      • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
      • Contributing to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.

    Instructor Delivery Specialist & Trainer

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, forward a one-page cover letter and your resume to careers@mhfa.com.au.

    A copy of the position description can be found below.

    If you would like to discuss the role, contact Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs, Karen Bates at karenb@mhfa.com.au.

    Applications close 22 September 2025.

    Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are eligible to apply.

    • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role
    • Full time permanent position
    • Remote and hybrid work options

    About the Role:

    Our National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Programs are culturally led and informed from an Aboriginal perspective, recognising the need to be culturally responsive to empower individuals and communities.

    Experienced in the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training and educational you will develop, implement and maintain quality Instructor systems and deliver the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training programs in workplace, community and government settings nationally, online and in person.

      Key responsibilities of the role:

      Key responsibilities of the role include:

        • Deliver Instructor Training courses to prospective Licensed Instructors and upskills to current Licensed Instructors.
        • Assess, review, approve and provide correspondence to applicants for submitted applications for Mental Health First Aid Australia Training.
        • Administer internal systems to manage customer accounts, feedback and license/accreditation status, and use evidence to inform decision-making and provide strategic guidance.
        • Develop and maintain the quality standards of Licensed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructors and Mental Health First Aid Aiders.
        • Provide Instructor support, consultation, and communications.
        • Provide culturally capable specialist expertise and review resources as part of curriculum development.
      About You:

      To perform this role:

        • It is essential the incumbent be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.  Mental Health First Aid International considers being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)/ sub-35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act (SA)/s 41 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)/s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
        • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training, education, and continuous professional development, with a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. 
        • Hold a Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment.
        • Demonstrated commitment to lived experience in service design and delivery.
        • Demonstrated experience providing support and advice to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peers or colleagues, in a mentoring or coaching capacity.
      Culture and Benefits:

      At Mental Health First Aid Australia we embrace our differences as we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including people with lived and living experience of mental health, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ethnicities, faith, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation and gender identity.

      Our benefits include:

        • Flexible working conditions.
        • Salary Packaging entitlements (pay less tax) and employee discounts at popular retailers.
        • Generous leave provisions including extra paid leave over the Christmas/New Year Period.
        • Ongoing opportunities for Professional Development.
        • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support.
        • The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.

      We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff, and to ensuring that no one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or identity. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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