Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

National Disability Insurance Australia - Mental Health Support Officer Intern

Location

Geelong Location (Hunter Region, NSW, or Perth, WA may also be considered)

Position Duration

Minimum of 152 hours or 4 weeks full time

Commencing Dec 2019 – Feb 2020

Position Overview

The Intern will be responsible for supporting the Mental Health Team to deliver a program of work to improve the way the agency and external providers deliver services to people with psychosocial disability.

The Intern will also assist and support in building and nurturing sustainable relationships, both across the Agency and externally.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support and assist the Mental Health Team in developing the overall capability of the Agency regarding working with people with mental health issues and psychosocial disability.

Improve the understanding of providers who support people with psychosocial disability to engage with the NDIS

Be able to work collaboratively with others

Assist in maintaining the strong links between recommendations/strategic advice and frontline operational areas.

Be organised and support projects, reporting progress against actions and escalating identified risks

Contribute to the development of briefs and reports for relevant internal and external forums.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Community Service, Social Work or Occupational Therapy with mental health competencies

Eligibility Requirements

Currently studying in their final or penultimate year of a relevant undergraduate or post-graduate degree with an Australian university.

Australian citizens or permanent residents only.

Complete relevant internal onboarding processes and employment screens including police check and WWCC

Verified eligibility for the Stepping Into program

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.