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Mental Health careers

There’s more to mental health work than counselling. Find a fulfilling career in this broad and growing field. Work with children, adults, communities or organisations in a role that really makes a difference.

Community Health Officer

Promote health and wellbeing at the community level by running education and prevention programs. You'll help people make healthier choices and access vital care.

Community Health Officer job description

  • Plan and deliver health promotion initiatives
  • Collaborate with local organisations and health professionals
  • Gather and analyse community health data
  • Educate groups about nutrition, exercise and disease prevention

Disability Services Worker

Help people with disabilities live full, independent lives. You'll provide practical and emotional support tailored to individual goals.

Disability Services Worker job description

  • Assist with daily living and community participation
  • Encourage personal growth and self-advocacy
  • Support health and wellbeing plans
  • Work closely with families and allied health professionals

Health Information Manager

Use your organisational and analytical skills to manage vital health data. You'll help improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery.

Health Information Manager job description

  • Oversee collection and storage of patient information
  • Ensure compliance with privacy and data regulations
  • Use data to support planning and policy decisions
  • Implement systems that improve healthcare outcomes

Human Resources Professional

Shape workplace culture and wellbeing through fair and supportive people management. You'll help organisations attract, develop and retain talent.

Human Resources Professional job description

  • Manage recruitment, onboarding and employee relations
  • Develop training and professional development programs
  • Support wellbeing and performance initiative
  • Ensure compliance with workplace legislation

Workplace Consultant

Use your expertise in organisational behaviour to improve culture, wellbeing and productivity. You'll guide businesses in creating supportive environments where people thrive.

Workplace Consultant job description

  • Assess workplace dynamics and identify areas for improvement
  • Design and deliver wellbeing and engagement programs
  • Support leadership development and change management
  • Provide strategies for healthier, happier workplaces

Community Worker

Make a positive impact by helping individuals and groups to strengthen their communities. You'll help build networks that foster inclusion and opportunity.

Community Worker job description

  • Work directly with people facing social or economic challenges
  • Facilitate workshops and community events
  • Connect clients with housing, education and employment support
  • Advocate for access to fair services and resources
Learn more about your potential future

Explore our Mental Health course

Undergraduate Certificate of Mental Health (Partnership with Torrens University Australia and Think Education)
The Undergraduate Certificate of Mental Health is a short, practical course that builds a strong foundation in mental health, wellbeing and contemporary psychological science.
Full time Part time
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Study with Torrens University at our network of campuses
Learn from specialists in their field 
Our academics understand where the industry is heading and will guide you on your learning journey.