• $84,159+ super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
• Permanent Part Time Contract - a 9 day fortnight for real work/life balance
• Location: Darwin NT 0800
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

ForWhen (Connect and Care) exists to provide and improve access to specialised services for expectant and new parents experiencing or at risk of experiencing perinatal mental health challenges.

This role focuses on identifying and connecting parents to appropriate services across the Northern Territory, improving early intervention and prevention of mental health issues.

You will manage referrals and conduct telephone intake and assessment, ensuring timely support for individuals, while maintaining accurate records. Collaboration with healthcare providers and community organisations will be key to strengthening referral pathways and ensuring services are inclusive and accessible. Additionally, you will deliver training and awareness programs to promote mental health, reduce stigma, and improve service delivery. By coordinating perinatal mental health services, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing of families during this critical life stage.

We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Receive and action all calls from the help line from referrers, individuals and families seeking support
• Coordinate intake, screening and mental health assessment to direct parents and families to relevant local services
• Support participants to navigate the complex perinatal and infant mental health service
• Develop a plan with parents and families to meet immediate and long-term needs
• Provide in person support within the Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals one day per week
• Ensure case notes are accurate and kept up to date

Requirements for Success

With an already established career in mental health, midwifery or nursing, you will be passionate about supporting parents with improved access to support services and provide guidance to those at risk of perinatal mental illness. 

Other requirements include:

• Professional qualification in nursing, midwifery, or allied health, psychology with a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a relevant area
• Current Registration with AHPRA (Nursing, OT, Psychologist) or eligibility with the peak professional association (Social Workers)
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities - previous experience working within remote or regional groups would be beneficial
• Previous perinatal and infant mental health experience
• Accomplished in working with clients with complex issues and needs
• In-depth understanding of how social factors affect the health and well-being of infants, children, and families
• Knowledge of parenting, family dynamics, child development, including attachment theory and trauma-informed care approaches
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish and build rapport with a range of people
• Current open driver licence with no restrictions

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Perinatal Mental Health Navigator enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, click Apply Now and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.

Apply quickly to be considered for this important and community essential position.