Jobs

• Part Time (30.4 hrs per week), Fixed Term (until 30 June 2026)
• LGBTIQ+ affirming outreach-based role
• SCHADS Level 5 role + salary packaging + above award rates

Thorne Harbour Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Dual Diagnosis Outreach Counsellor to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed AOD counselling services to LGBTIQ+ communities across Melbourne's inner and north-west regions.

This is a unique opportunity to provide outreach-based support within a harm reduction framework, helping clients reduce the impacts of problematic substance use while also navigating co-occurring mental health challenges.

About the role

Based at our Abbotsford site with outreach and co-location in Melbourne’s inner west, this position is part of our multidisciplinary Therapeutic Services team, delivering:

• Individual and group counselling using therapeutic modalities such as MI, CBT, contingency management, and community reinforcement.
• Flexible, accessible outreach support in homes, community health settings, and other safe environments.
• Collaborative care coordination with intake teams, external services, and co-located providers (e.g., TaskForce).
• Capacity-building and secondary consultations with professionals supporting LGBTIQ+ clients.
• Participation in reflective practice and regular supervision within a values-driven workplace.

What’s on offer

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 + leave loading + superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award. You’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is client-centred, flexible, and community-minded. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related fields, with eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.
• AOD qualifications (Cert IV or above), or willingness to complete within 12 months.
• Experience delivering short to mid-term counselling interventions with dual diagnosis clients.
• Knowledge of harm minimisation and recovery-oriented frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills, case coordination experience, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
• A genuine understanding of, or connection to, LGBTIQ+ communities and the values of self-determination, inclusion, and dignity.

About us

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria

For further enquiries, please contact Maycon Merlo, Acting AOD Counselling Practice Lead via email – maycon.merlo@thorneharbour.org

Applicants from our LGBTQIA+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via job listing in Employment Hero.

Applications close: Monday 20 October 2025

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

• Abbotsford location
• Part-time (22.8 hours/week), ongoing role
• SCHADS Level 3 | Above-award salary + salary packaging

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting LGBTIQ+ communities?
We are looking for a passionate Family Violence Brokerage Administrator to play a key role in delivering vital financial support to those impacted by family and intimate partner violence. This is your opportunity to work with a leading community-controlled organisation, supporting programs that help individuals build safety, stability, and recovery.

About the Role

Working within the Finance – People & Corporate Services team, and supporting the work of our Therapeutic Services & Family Violence Programs, the Brokerage Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of two essential programs:

• Flexible Support Packages (FSPs) – providing limited financial assistance to LGBTIQ+ victim-survivors of family violence to support safety and recovery.
• Family Violence Crisis Brokerage – offering emergency financial support to increase the safety and wellbeing of victim-survivors, and in some cases, people who have used violence.

The role will also:

• Administer the FSP and Crisis Brokerage programs, including procurement, budget tracking, and compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external case managers and services via phone and email.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly and quarterly reports to funding bodies.
• Provide administrative support to the broader finance team as required.

While this is not a client-facing role, you’ll work closely with case managers, internal teams, and external service providers to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial support.

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in finance or administration, particularly brokerage, purchasing, and budgeting.
• Proficient with Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, and ideally SmartyGrants.
• Organised, with excellent time management and administrative skills.
• Skilled in communication and able to liaise respectfully across teams and services.
• Committed to working in a non-judgmental, inclusive manner with diverse communities, including LGBTIQ+ people and those affected by family violence.

What’s on offer

In addition to a salary of SCHADS Level 3 (pro-rata) plus superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award. You will receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

As well as generous personal leave, there is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program as well as ongoing professional and career development.

About us

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria

For more information about the role, or a confidential chat, please contact Carl Forte, Manager – People & Corporate Services via email - carl.forte@thorneharbour.org

How to Apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to

Applications close on Sunday 26 October 2025

We strongly encourage applications from LGBTIQ+ people, people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

• Part Time (22.8 hrs per week), Fixed Term (until 30 June 2026)
• Use Your lived experience to support LGBTIQ+ MH recovery
• SCHADS Level 4 role + salary packaging + above award rates

Thorne Harbour Health is seeking a compassionate and community-connected Mental Health Peer Navigator / Case Worker to join our expanding Specialist Mental Health Service in Adelaide.

If you have lived experience of mental health challenges and/or identify as part of an LGBTIQ+ community, this is a powerful opportunity to walk alongside others on their journey, offering support, understanding, and practical navigation through complex systems.

About the role

You will provide client-centred peer support, education, and informal counselling to LGBTIQ+ individuals aged 16 and up who may be navigating multiple barriers to mainstream mental health care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will also:

• Offer empathetic and purposeful peer engagement based on lived experience
• Assist clients in developing care and recovery plans
• Support access to services, including GPs, housing, AOD, or trauma support
• Provide outreach, attend appointments, and help navigate complex systems
• Help facilitate peer support groups, information sessions, and workshops
• Collaborate closely with the wider therapeutic team in a trauma-informed, inclusive framework

What’s on offer

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 + leave loading + superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award. You’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.

About You

This role is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and resilience — someone who knows the value of being heard and supported during tough times.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Lived experience of accessing mental health services and/or navigating life as an LGBTIQ+ person
• A Certificate IV in Mental Health, Peer Work, Community Services or similar
• Willingness and capability to work with clients facing a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges
• Commitment to recovery-based, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed care
• An understanding of stigma, discrimination, and minority stress — and a desire to be part of the solution

About us

Combining passion, commitment and activism, Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA+ communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria.

For further enquiries, please contact Sharna Ciotti – Manager, Therapeutic Services on 0428 919 582 or via email – Sharna.ciotti@thorneharbour.org

Applicants from our LGBTQIA+ communities including those living with HIV, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent via job listing in Employment Hero.

Applications close: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.

Equinox is a Thorne Harbour Health (THH) operated health service that caters exclusively to our Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) communities. The primary objective of Equinox is to reduce the barriers that TGD people face in accessing primary health care services and to contribute to the health and wellbeing of these communities. We offer mental health, sexual health, hormone management and a full range of GP services. Equinox is currently AGPAL Accredited.

PRONTO! is a peer driven, community-based shop front approach to reduce barriers to testing and early HIV detection. PRONTO! was established to reduce the barriers faced by gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) communities. PRONTO! services include peer-delivered rapid HIV testing and STI screening as well as medical practitioner facilitated Pre–Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access clinics. Medical practitioners interpret STI test results and offer treatment services on-site.

We are currently seeking contractor General Practitioners/Sexual Health Physicians who are interested in working in this unique space. Our existing team of GPs are happy to provide mentoring and support to interested medical practitioners who are interested in developing their skills and working with TGD and/or gay/MSM communities.

Our current team consists of GPs that provide services to both Equinox and PRONTO! clients, and some who just work with the PRONTO! program. We have an urgent need for more doctors to work in our Equinox program and priority will be given to applicants willing to work primarily in this service.

We offer bulk-billing services to clients of both programs. Clients without Medicare are billed at the Medicare Rebate Schedule rates. We offer our contractor GPs a fee split of 70% of all income received.

Click here for the full Contract Role Description.

For further information, contact Program Manager, Peter Locke on 0419 913 062 or peter.locke@thorneharbour.org.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a tertiary qualification enabling eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Victoria. Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Royal Australian College of Physicians (Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine) is required.

• Location: Victorian Pride Centre, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
• Position Type: Contractor GP (Flexible hours available)
• Remuneration: 70% of billings + 3-month income guarantee

Are you a General Practitioner with a passion for inclusive healthcare and social justice? Do you want to work in a supportive, community-driven environment that prioritises people over profits?

Thorne Harbour Health (THH) is inviting expressions of interest from GPs who want to make a real difference. Based at the Centre Clinic, our long-standing general practice supports LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV.

About the Centre Clinic

Operating since 1987 and now located in the purpose-built Victorian Pride Centre in vibrant St Kilda, the Centre Clinic offers a modern, accessible, and welcoming space just a short walk from public transport.

We provide a comprehensive range of general practice services tailored to the needs of the LGBTIQ+ and HIV-positive communities, including:

• HIV testing, treatment and prevention (including PrEP and PEP).
• Sexual and mental health care.
• Hormone management.
• Preventative care and vaccinations.
• Chronic disease management.
• Internal referral pathways including Psychology, general counselling, AOD support, family violence, peer support, and financial counselling.

Practice Tools & Systems

To ensure your clinical work is streamlined and supported, we offer:

• Standard 20-minute appointments to allow quality care and patient connection.
• Best Practice clinical software.
• HotDoc for patient bookings and engagement.
• Access to Cubiko for billing optimisation and data insights.

What we do

• Impactful Work: Deliver affirming, inclusive healthcare to communities that need it most.
• Supportive Clinical Environment: Join a team of experienced GPs and Nurse Practitioners offering mentorship and shared learning.
• Attractive Terms: 70% of billings plus a 3-month income guarantee. Patients without Medicare are billed at standard rebate rates.
• Collaborative, Values-Driven Culture: We are a not-for-profit committed to social justice, equity, and respect for diversity.
• Skilled Support Team: Work with experienced admin and nursing staff who help keep your day running smoothly.

Click here for a detailed position description, including selection criteria.

We’d love to hear from you, so to express your interest or arrange an informal chat, contact Ellis Nardella, Practice Manager on 0458 239 510 or via email ellis.nardella@thorneharbour.org