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