Employment Opportunities

Want to work in an environment which values recovery and families?
That delivers Statewide carer services?
Uses a recovery framework to deliver innovative and inclusive mental health programs?

Work for an organisation that supports people with mental illness and those that care for them.

ARAFEMI supports a holistic approach to mental illness, where the active symptoms of illness are only one part of the difficulties encountered by people experiencing mental health problems and their families. Understanding and support from family and friends, community awareness, lessening of stigma, access to secure affordable housing and supportive assistance at times of exacerbation of symptoms all contribute to the well- being of people who experience mental illness and those who care for them.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our staff. We aim to provide conditions, which enable our staff to enjoy their work and to maximise their personal potential. We have comprehensive induction and training programs, which pay particular focus to individual learning and development. One of our biggest compliments is that our staff want to come to work and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people affected by mental illness.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with disabilities and carers.

For further information contact Sarah Rosenberg, HR and Communications Manager, 9810 9300.

Communications Officer

The Communications Officer will be required to develop and implement systems to support ongoing communications such as the membership newsletter, eNEWs, website maintenance, print design and distribution, the marketing database, and occasional events. The successful candidate will have practical experience in marketing or a related field and will be tertiary qualified in a relevant discipline. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills, well-developed oral and written communication skills and be able to manage and lead the communications volunteers. This role is likely to incorporate the use of online technologies and would suit someone comfortable with and experienced with information technology.

Closing date for applications: 30 July 2010
For further information, pleaes download the position description below:
Position Description