New community support jobs for Mental Health and Wellbeing trainees are coming as part of a new state government program.
Mental Health Minister Gabrielle Williams said the Earn and Learn Traineeship program will create 50 new jobs for trainees while they study a Certificate IV in Mental Health, with the providers including Uniting Vic. Tas, Mind Australia, Wellways Australia, EACH, Star Health and Mallee Family Care.
“The Earn and Learn traineeship program means community mental health workers can begin working in the sector while they complete their studies,” she said.
“These new roles are a key part of the diverse, skilled and multidisciplinary workforce that the Royal Commission recommended for the mental health system.”
Trainees will receive supervision and relevant placements through their employment period.
Following a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System for a more diverse mental health workforce, these positions pave the way for people with a wide variety of skills, experience and background to begin their career journey in the community mental health services.
