Come work with PANDA
Our team of staff and volunteers contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of expecting and new parents.
Careers at PANDA
PANDA is a diverse and inclusive place to work. Our vision is a society where perinatal mental health is valued and understood and where stigma and systemic barriers to seeking help no longer exist.
Equity and diversity are integral to PANDA and we are continually working towards attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that represents and supports the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, regional and rural communities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We offer you:
- flexible working conditions - hours, work location, family considerations
- values-based workforce
- proactive professional development
- salary packaging
- a meaningful career in the mental health sector.
Paid opportunities within PANDA can include:
- Counselling within PANDA's National Mental Health Helpline
- Finance and support systems
- Education and training
- Marketing and communications
Volunteer opportunities
VOLUNTEERING WITH PANDA
Peer Support Volunteers - volunteers with a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and/or depression period delivering support on PANDA’s National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Helpline.
Community Education Volunteers - volunteers with a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and/or depression period sharing their story and/or delivering education sessions to community groups including new-parent groups, support groups, playgroups and health professional training courses.
Community Champions - volunteers with a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and/or depression period passionate about raising awareness of perinatal mental health and PANDA's work.
Clinical Champions – health professionals passionate about raising awareness of perinatal mental health and PANDA's work.
Paid opportunities
WORKING AT PANDA
Senior Practitioner – Clinical (Fixed term - 12 months)
- Work from home, anywhere in Australia
- 12 month fixed term contract (Parental leave cover)
- Role paid in accordance with a Level 7 under the SCHADS Award
- 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours a week)
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Practitioner – Clinical to support the Digital Services Manager in providing clinical leadership and oversight of our multidisciplinary team. This includes Helpline Clinical Practitioners, Peer Practitioners, and Volunteers delivering vital perinatal mental health care.
In this role, you’ll:
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and leadership to a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
- Lead on quality improvement, compliance, clinical decision-making, and manage referral pathways across Helpline programs.
- Contribute to staff training and development through observation, modelling, co-facilitation, and formal sessions.
- Provide care coordination and case management for a defined caseload of complex, high-risk service users, delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions that support recovery and continuity of care.
- Drive collaborative relationships with external services to ensure seamless transitions and referrals for our community.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or another allied health field.
- Membership or eligibility for membership to a relevant professional body (AASW, AHPRA, APS, PACFA).
- Significant experience overseeing mental health and risk assessments, and providing crisis interventions that translate to timely, goal-focused outcomes.
- Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
- Effective communication skills for building rapport with service users, families, and stakeholders.
- Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities for managing complex cases.
- Deep understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices in mental health care.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and alignment with PANDA’s values.
Desirable:
- Experience or proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile) with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
- Digitally confident and willing to learn new systems.
Remote role essentials
- This is a remote role — work from home, anywhere in Australia.
- You’ll need a safe, private home office with reliable internet, a desk, and an ergonomic chair. We’ll provide a secure PANDA laptop.
- Current Working With Children Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia are required.
PANDA Position Description - Senior Practitioner – Clinical
Peer Practitioner
- Work from home, anywhere in Australia
- Role paid in accordance with a Level 5 under the SCHADS Award
- Minimum FTE, 0.6 (22.8 hours a week).
- Multiple positions available.
About the role
We’re looking for a compassionate Peer Practitioners to join our multidisciplinary team. Drawing on your own lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges, you’ll provide phone-based peer support that helps parents and families feel truly heard, understood, and less alone.
In this role, you’ll:
- Offer phone-based peer support, sharing hope and connection through your lived experience.
- Provide intake, triage, psychoeducation, and help connect families with resources.
- Maintain accurate client records and contribute to data collection.
- Collaborate closely with clinicians, counsellors, and volunteers to ensure holistic support.
- Participate in training, resource development, and professional growth activities.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Personal lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges, with insight into your journey and recovery.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to person-centred, culturally safe support.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Comfort with admin tasks and using data systems (and MS Office).
- Passion for supporting diverse parents and families through their mental health journey.
Desirable:
- Experience providing peer support in a mental health or community setting (formal or informal).
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health, intake, or triage processes.
- Interest in education or contributing to mental health resources.
Remote role essentials
- This is a remote role — work from home, anywhere in Australia.
- You’ll need a safe, private home office with reliable internet, a desk, and an adjustable chair. We’ll supply you with a secure PANDA laptop.
- Current Working With Children and criminal record checks are required.
PANDA Position Description - Peer Practitioner
Clinical Practitioner
- Multiple positions available, full-time and part-time hours available
- Minimum FTE requirement 22.8 hours a week (0.6 FTE)
- This role is remunerated in accordance with a Level 5 of the SCHADS Award
About the role
We’re looking for a compassionate Clinical Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. You’ll provide phone-based clinical and counselling support to parents and families, helping them feel heard, understood, and supported.
In this role, you’ll:
- Deliver phone-based counselling, risk assessments, and care coordination.
- Provide intake, triage, psychoeducation, and connect families with resources.
- Maintain accurate client records and contribute to data collection.
- Collaborate with peers, clinicians, and volunteers to continuously improve our services.
- Participate in training, resource development, and professional growth activities.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- A tertiary qualification in mental health or counselling, plus eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.
- At least 2 years’ experience in mental health or counselling.
- Strong skills in person-centred care, clinical decision-making, teamwork, and communication.
- Comfort with admin tasks and using data systems (and MS Office).
- A genuine commitment to supporting diverse parents and families through their mental health journey.
Desirable:
- Experience in phone-based or virtual mental health services.
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health, intake, or triage.
- Interest in education or creating mental health resources.
Remote Role Essentials
- This is a remote role — work from home, anywhere in Australia.
- You’ll need a safe, private home office with reliable internet, a desk, and an adjustable chair. We’ll supply you with a secure PANDA laptop.
- You’ll also need current Working With Children Check and criminal record checks.
PANDA Position Description - Clinical Practitioner
At PANDA, we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort candidates invest in applying to join our team. We’ll review applications as they come in and may close jobs early if we find our new team member.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide updates to all job applicants. Only candidates progressing through the recruitment process will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the best in your career journey!
Updates on your job application
At PANDA, we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort candidates invest in applying to join our team.
Your passion and interest in our work mean the world to us.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide updates to all job applicants.
Only candidates progressing through the recruitment process will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the best in your career journey.
