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Why Choose Karakan?

We are a non-profit organisation with a long and rich history of working with people whose lives have been impacted by mental health

We provide ongoing training, progression, and mentorship

We offer salary packaging and flexible work arrangements

We are committed to fostering passion, independence and a healthy work life balance

We value lived experience and the choices of people we support

We foster a culture of curiosity to drive innovation

Diversity and Inclusion

At Karakan, we unite diverse people, capabilities, and skills. We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and included.

We believe in the power and importance of both the individual and the collective, which is reflected through our message of YOU CAN, WE CAN.

We believe that understanding and supporting mental health is both an individual and community responsibility. It’s an opportunity as a community to have the conversations, to be a part of the solutions and to be enriched as we do so together.

Career progression at Karakan

Be part of a culture of curiosity and innovation
Flexible work arrangements and healthy work life balance
Salary packaging
Ongoing training, progression and mentorship

Are you ready for a role in a rewarding career?

Watch a day in the life of a Support Worker

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Support Services - Janelle Carrington

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Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coach - Katrina Batterson

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What our staff have to say about their role at Karakan

Working as a mental health support worker with Karakan has been incredibly rewarding as it has supported my needs, provided the knowledge and opportunity to work in a role I am passionate about and ensured I maintain a healthy work life balance and be future ready.

Josh Edmondson

I have been with Karakan for a short while and during that time I have felt supported in my role. You always hear in job orientations that an organisation is “different,” and they will support you and every time it falls short, and I can say 100% Karakan is different.

Ryan Shannon

I was looking for a change in career and the opportunity to apply for Karakan presented itself through a friend of mine. I come from a security background so stepping into the role of a support worker seemed very daunting but exciting all at the same time. Karakan has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, each with their own challenges, needs and requirements. The support I have received from our team facilitators, support coordinators and the office has helped me on various challenging occasions and does not go unnoticed. Karakan has changed my perspective and approach to mental health, which has opened a multitude of possibilities and beats sitting behind a desk.

Sanipepa Lemaki

Why Choose Karakan?

We are a non-profit organisation with a long and rich history of working with people whose lives have been impacted by mental health

We provide ongoing training, progression, and mentorship

We offer salary packaging and flexible work arrangements

We are committed to fostering passion, independence and a healthy work life balance

We value lived experience and the choices of people we support

We foster a culture of curiosity to drive innovation

Diversity and Inclusion

Career progression at Karakan

What our staff have to say about their role at Karakan

If you are interested in applying for a role with us, please contact us today.