Senior Mental Health Recovery Partner - Permanent Full Time

Lead a team. Champion recovery. Make a meaningful difference.

Mars Healthcare is partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Senior Recovery Partner for its established community mental health team in Bentley, Perth.

This is an opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to step into a senior role where your leadership, clinical understanding and commitment to recovery will directly support people living with complex mental health challenges.

You'll join a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, respect and person-centred support, while helping shape positive outcomes for clients, families and the wider community.

The opportunity

• Permanent full-time position
• Monday-Friday, business hours (76 hour fortnight)
• Based in Bentley, Perth
• Salary packaging of up to $18,550
• Senior leadership role within an established mental health service
• Opportunity to mentor and support a dedicated team
• Professional development and career progression
• Supportive, values-led not-for-profit organisation
• A role where your work can create meaningful, lasting change

About the role

You'll support people living with severe and persistent mental health conditions within a community-based residential program.

Working alongside clients, families, professionals and external services, you'll help people build confidence, promote independence, achieve personal goals and strengthen their connections with the community.
As a senior member of the team, you'll provide leadership, mentoring and day-to-day guidance to Recovery Partners. You'll help foster a positive team culture, support consistent service delivery and ensure recovery-oriented, person-centred practices remain at the heart of the program.

The role will also involve contributing to service coordination, documentation, stakeholder engagement, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience to support both individual client outcomes and the ongoing development of the service.

About you

You'll ideally have:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience supporting people with complex or persistent mental health conditions
• Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented and person-centred practice
• The ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confidence supporting staff and contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A genuine commitment to promoting independence, choice and quality of life
• The resilience, empathy and professionalism required to work in a community-based mental health setting

Benefits

• Up to $18,550 in salary packaging
• Health insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid parental leave
• Four weeks annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Additional employee benefits
• The opportunity to work for an organisation making a genuine difference in the community

Essential requirements

• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Clearance
• First Aid Certificate
• Current influenza vaccination history

Interested?

If you're an experienced mental health professional looking for a role where you can combine leadership, purpose and meaningful client outcomes, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Whether you're actively looking for your next role or simply curious to learn more, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and provide you with more information about the position, the team and what the organisation can offer.

To find out more, apply with your current resume or get in touch directly with Mike Kuczer at mike.kuczer@marshealthcare.com.au