Helping Minds

Career Opportunities

Mental Health Promotion Officer

Locations :  Outreach, Perth

Employment Type :  Full-Time, Permanent

February 6, 2026
  • Remuneration: $42.82 to $45.15 per hour + 13% superannuation + salary packaging
  • Location: Perth Office, with outreach throughout the Perth Metro area
  • Employment Type: Permanent full-time (38 hour week) – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:36pm, however may be required to work outside of these hours to be accessible for community programs.
Helping Minds:

Helping Minds is a highly regarded carer support and mental health services organisation that’s been making a difference for nearly 50 years. Each year, our compassionate team supports more than 10,000 people across WA to feel heard, supported, and empowered. We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

The Position:

Are you passionate about empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to support mental wellbeing?

Helping Minds is seeking a passionate Mental Health Promotion Officer to deliver engaging education and community initiatives that promote mental wellbeing. You’ll champion positive mental health messaging across schools, tertiary institutions, and community settings, breaking stigma, building understanding, and connecting people with support.

Working with internal teams and external partners, you’ll develop and deliver evidence-based programs and resources that inspire learning, strengthen partnerships, and make a real difference across Western Australia.

Responsibilities of the role include:

  • Develop and provide education on mental illnesses, promoting accurate, evidence-based information to schools, tertiary institutions and the community
  • Maintain, develop and actively seek partnerships with schools, tertiary institutions and the community to deliver programs, expos etc.
  • Represent Helping Minds at seminars, expos, presentations and workshops as required
  • Providing information to students and community members regarding where they can seek assistance, including referring into Helping Minds services as well as other Mental Health or Allied Health organisations

For more information please review the Position Description

About You:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proof of Australian Working Rights
  •  Current Drivers License with a reliable vehicle
  • A relevant tertiary degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Health Science or related discipline

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

  • National Clear Police Clearance (within 6 months)
  • Working with Children Card
  • First Aid Certificate
Why You’ll Love Working Here:

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by Helping Minds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

  • Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
  • 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
  • 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
  • A robust Workplace Wellbeing Program
  • Generous superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
  • Professional development and support around additional training
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program free confidential counselling
  • A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within
Apply Now:

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with Helping Minds, please submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@helpingminds.org.au. For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au

Helping Minds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.