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
Helpline Services Manager
1.0 FTE | Ongoing | Remote | SCHADS Level 8 ($68.49 Hourly)
We're looking for someone who leads people with heart, makes confident operational decisions, and creates the conditions for exceptional care to thrive.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who believes outstanding mental health services are built through strong people, safe practice, thoughtful systems and genuine collaboration.
You'll lead a multidisciplinary workforce of clinical, peer and volunteer practitioners, ensuring our national helpline remains responsive, high quality and deeply person-centred. You'll be as comfortable supporting your people through complexity, as you are using data to guide operational decisions, and partnering across PANDA to continuously strengthen how we deliver care.
If you're an experienced operational leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day service delivery and build a culture where people feel supported to do their very best work, we'd love to meet you.
Fundraising Officer
0.6 FTE | Fixed Term - 12 months | Remote | SCHADS Level 5 ($53.43 hourly)
We're looking for someone who loves turning conversations into partnerships that make a genuine difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a relationship-focused fundraiser who enjoys building corporate partnerships and delivering meaningful fundraising campaigns.
If you're someone who’s equally comfortable talking with corporate leaders, developing fundraising campaigns, supporting community fundraisers and looking for smarter ways to grow fundraising, this could be the role you've been looking for.
State Community Engagement Coordinator - NT
Casual | Darwin – NT | SCHADS Level 4 ($62.81 hourly)
We’re looking for someone passionate about community connection and perinatal mental health.
We’re creating a new opportunity for someone to represent us on the ground in the Northern Territory. This role exists because connection matters, and having the right person showing up in community, building trust and sharing who we are, matters just as much.
We’re looking for someone values-led, confident in community settings, and comfortable building relationships across health, mental health and community sectors.
If you have experience working in or alongside the NT health system, are confident engaging with First Nations and culturally diverse stakeholders, and can represent an organisation with warmth and professionalism, this might be exactly the casual role you’ve been looking for.
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.
