Mental Health Clinician (Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health) Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Registered Nurse (Mental Health) | Permanent Part-time 16 hours per week | Tresillian North Intensive Parenting Unit | Launceston

Reference Number: Tresillian 49/2026

Employment Status: Permanent Part-time 16 hours per week, ideally across 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), days/ hours by negotiation

Enterprise Agreement: Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 or Nurses Award 2020 (where applicable)

Classification: Allied Health Professional Level 3 (or equivalent classification commensurate with qualifications, profession and experience).

Vaccination Category: CAT A

Location: Tresillian Launceston

Tresillian is currently recruiting for a dynamic Mental Health Clinician (Perinatal, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health) to join the Tresillian North Intensive Parenting Unit team in Launceston, Tasmania.

We are seeking a compassionate, reflective and relationship-focused clinician who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and is committed to improving outcomes for infants, young children and their families.

The Mental Health Clinician provides specialist, culturally responsive perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health assessment, formulation, therapeutic intervention and risk management for parents, infants, young children and families accessing Tresillian services. Working within an attachment-based, trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and family-centred model of care, the clinician strengthens parent–infant relationships, supports infant social and emotional development, and promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for children and families.

As part of the Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (PIEC-MH) team, the clinician provides evidence-informed assessment, therapeutic intervention, multidisciplinary consultation, clinical education and coordinated care for families experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, emotional distress and psychosocial complexity.

About us

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres. Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace workplace where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and Tasmania, providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training,



and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education.

For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au

Our Model of Care

Tresillian's Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Service works from an attachment-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and family-centred model of care. We value reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-informed interventions that strengthen parent–infant relationships and support parental and child mental health.

Selection Criteria – Applicants must address the Selection Criteria

Criteria 1

Qualifications in accordance with relevant award conditions and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

· Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists: registration with AHPRA; for clinical psychologists: an endorsement in the practice area of Clinical Psychology, or enrolment in an approved registrar program working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

· Social Worker: eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and eligible for Mental Health Accreditation.

· Occupational Therapist: Registration with AHPRA.

· Registered Nurse: Registration with AHPRA, additional postgraduate qualification in mental health or substantial clinical experience in perinatal and infant mental health.

Criteria 2

Demonstrated clinical experience in perinatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult mental health, with demonstrated experience or a strong commitment to developing expertise in parent–infant and early childhood mental health, including:

· Assessment and management of perinatal mental health concerns, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, emotional distress and adjustment to parenthood.

· Delivery of evidence-informed individual, dyadic, family and group therapeutic interventions.

· Attachment-based and relationship-focused practice with parent–infant and parent–child dyads.

· Infant and early childhood mental health assessment and management.

Criteria 3

Demonstrated ability to practise autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced clinical reasoning, sound professional judgement and culturally safe, reflective practice when managing complex presentations.

Criteria 4

Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise competing clinical demands while maintaining accurate clinical records,



professional correspondence and proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and electronic client information systems.

Criteria 5

Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice, clinical supervision, lifelong learning and positive collaborative relationships.

Criteria 6

Demonstrated knowledge of local health, mental health and community services, and experience coordinating care and navigating referral pathways within multidisciplinary and interagency networks to facilitate timely access to appropriate treatment and ongoing support for parents, infants, young children and families.

What We Offer:

1) Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity).

2) Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health education, clinical supervision, Psychiatry consultation and support and a biannual Tresillian conference.

3) Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

4) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff.

5) Health Insurance Corporate Rates with our Medibank Private partners.

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks will be conducted for all successful candidates as per Tresillian Policy.

Why join the PIEC-MH Team?

- Work within Australia's largest early parenting organisation alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, child and family health nurses and midwives in a genuinely integrated multidisciplinary model.

- Receive regular clinical supervision, professional development and support from PIEC-MH.

- Join a highly regarded multidisciplinary Parent, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health service that is committed to timely access, collaborative care and a "No Wrong Door" approach for families seeking support.

- Deliver evidence-informed therapeutic interventions within an attachment-based, trauma-informed and family-centred model of care.

- Help shape the future of specialist parent–infant and early childhood mental health services across Tasmania while contributing to national service innovation through Australia's leading early parenting organisation.

How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria 2) Curriculum Vitae 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email).

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks will be conducted for all successful candidates as per Tresillian Policy.

For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Clinical Director Parent-Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Service I Ms Beth Fulton I Tresillian | Mobile: 0474 552 *** | Email: ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026 11:59pm

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