Mental Health Consultant
Mental Health Consultant
Salary: $105,000+
- Location: Darwin CBD
Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation that’s redefining the way mental health is supported in the workplace. With a strong national presence and a reputation for excellence in claims management, this company partners with insurers, government bodies, and self-insured corporations to deliver impactful services across Australia. As they re-enter the NSW workers' compensation space, they bring fresh energy, bold ambition, and a commitment to innovation and wellbeing.
Your new role
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of workers impacted by mental health challenges? As a Mental Health Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping how mental injury claims are managed—bringing compassion, expertise, and innovation to every case. You’ll help design and deliver best-practice strategies that support recovery, resilience, and return to work, while influencing the broader wellbeing culture across the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical insight with strategic thinking in a role that’s both impactful and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of mental health strategies under the NSW Workers Compensation scheme
- Design innovative, face-to-face return-to-work approaches for mental injury claims
- Collaborate with Learning & Development to foster a culture of mental health awareness and continuous improvement
- Provide expert guidance to leaders and claims teams to drive best-practice outcomes
- Analyse performance trends and risks, and implement solutions to enhance service delivery
- Champion wellbeing initiatives that support both workers and internal teams
What you'll need to succeed
- Professional experience in mental health (e.g. psychology, nursing, social work, counselling)
- Strong understanding of mental health risk management and recovery strategies
- Ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Experience in building and sustaining supportive workplace cultures
- Background in workers' compensation or claims management
- Experience delivering specialised return-to-work services
- Industry-specific qualifications in personal injury or mental health
What you'll get in return
- A chance to be part of a bold new chapter in mental health and injury management
- A supportive, agile team culture that values your expertise
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Competitive salary and a suite of employee benefits
What you need to do now
If you're passionate about mental health and want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity.
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Summary
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- NT - Darwin
- Specialism
- Office Support
- Pay
- 105000.00
- Ref:
- 2951059
- Closing date
- 30 Sep 2025
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Laura O'Mahony, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Darwin
Level 2, Darwin Central, 21 Knuckey Street
Telephone: 089436071
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