Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Parent Hub Coordinator who is experienced in Perinatal Mental Health.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Parent Hub Coordinator with clinical perinatal mental health experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. This role is an innovative new role and would suit someone who is interested in working autonomously with flexibility using their own initiative to drive outcomes for new mothers.

This role will provide day-to-day coordination t of Possum’s Parent Hub Program, drive membership and provide support for parents to navigate the health system. Additionally, The Parent Hub Coordinator provides training, recruitment and coordination of Parent Mentors. The successful candidate will need to be willing to achieve fast tracked accreditation for the Neuroprotective Developmental Care Programs (also known as the ‘Possums Programs’).

About us:

We are a Brisbane based charity at the fore-front of evidence-based care of parents with babies, providing a fundamental shift in the clinical management and approach to breastfeeding, baby sleep and cry-fuss problems, and parent mood www.possumsonline.com. Possums for Mothers and Babies Ltd is a registered health promotion charity which educates parents, health professionals, providers and educators in the evidence-based programs known as Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC). The successful applicant will be supported by our CEO Dr Douglas and our multidisciplinary team for training and professional development, and gain membership to a national and international network of NDC accredited health care providers.

We value integrity and place the best interests of families over commercial benefit. We firmly believe that this ethos creates a thriving practice environment and the best support for new mothers. We are seeking an outstanding candidate who shares our values of growing joy in the early life experiences of parents with babies and toddlers; empowering our community; operating with integrity, honesty and authenticity; practicing with evidence-based innovation; contributing to a respectful work culture and nurturing diversity through the staff we employ and patients we care for. We provide care that is family focused, highly ethical, values-based and with a reputation for kindness and no judgement.

Essential for the role:

• Currently registered as a health practitioner or eligible for registration (Mental Health practitioner, Social Worker etc)
• Capacity to provide systems navigation support
• Experience in Perinatal Mental Health
• Experience in Project Management
• Ability to work remotely with excellent reliability and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with an attention to detail
• Caring and empathetic nature when supporting the needs of mothers, babies and their families to achieve goals
• Commitment to safe and person-centred care
• A willingness to join the Neuroprotective Developmental Care accreditation pathway and qualify within six months
• An ongoing interest in research, evidence-based care and providing education to others
• Commitment to the values and Code of Ethics at Possums for Mothers and Babies Ltd

For further information regarding the role please contact Brooke Dickson, email: [email protected] using the subject line: Parent Hub (PIPPS) Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.