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 Volunteers - volunteers with a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and/or depression period or health care workers supporting families in the perinatal period.
Benefits of working at PANDA
- Meaningful work that strengthens the quality of mental health services
- Opportunity to shape organisation-wide quality improvement
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Flexible remote working
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- NFP salary packaging & Portable Long Service Leave
- Learning and development opportunities
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, people in rural or regional areas, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities.
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values the knowledge, strengths, and lived experiences of First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and are dedicated to supporting your journey with culturally appropriate practices and pathways.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills and potential.
Paid opportunities
Paid opportunities
Clinical Practitioner
Full-time | Remote
SCHADS Level 5 ($53.43 hourly)
As a Clinical Practitioner, you will provide high-quality digital mental health support to expecting and new parents, their families and health professionals.
You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team delivering:
- Intake, assessment and brief interventions
- Counselling, psychoeducation and emotional support
- Risk assessment, safety planning and escalation
- Crisis intervention and service navigation
- You’ll contribute to a safe, consistent and compassionate service, supported by supervision, reflective practice and clear clinical governance.
- The standard hours currently offered for this role are:
Monday - Flexible (either 9:00am to 5:06pm or 11:54am to 8:00pm)
Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:06pm
Wednesday Flexible (either 9:00am to 5:06pm or 11:54am to 8:00pm)
Thursday - Flexible (either 9:00am to 5:06pm or 11:54am to 8:00pm)
Friday - 9:00am to 5:06pm.
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 a lot 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.
