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
Clinical Practitioner – Full Time
- Work remote from anywhere in Australia
- Generous NFP salary packaging + 17.5% annual leave loading
- Be part of an inclusive, friendly team passionate about perinatal mental health.
About the role
We’re looking for a compassionate Clinical Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time remote position where 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.
- The standard hours currently offered for this role are: Monday to Wednesday – 9:00am to 5:06pm; Thursday – Flexible (either 9:00am to 5:06pm or 11:54am to 8:00pm); Friday – 1:54pm to 8:00pm. Please note that these hours may be adjusted over time in response to operational needs.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
PANDA are seeking a qualified mental health professional that meets one of the following criteria:
- Psychologists -Fully registered, and eligible for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) or the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI).
- Social Worker – Fully Registered and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Counsellors– Registered with either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) at Level 3 or above, or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) at Clinical or Certified Practising level.
- Other Allied Health Professionals – We’re also open to considering Occupational Therapists or Mental Health Nurses who have formal counselling training and demonstrated experience providing therapeutic support.
- 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.
Why join PANDA?
- Generous NFP salary packaging + 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements that support your life.
- An inclusive, friendly team passionate about perinatal mental health.
- Ongoing professional development and access to EAP.
- Be part of a rich learning environment alongside clinical experts and lived experience advocates.
Inclusion matters
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, people living in rural or regional areas, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ folks.
If you’d like to have a chat about the role before applying or need support with your application, reach out at recruit@panda.org.au. A copy of the job description for the role, can be found here.
Ready to apply?
Closing date for this role will be the 30th October, however we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close this ad early if we find our new team member. So, if this sounds like your next meaningful step, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
