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Requisition No: 8368

Executive Division: Operations

Program: Mental Health Services

Department: Perinatal/Child Adolescent Psychiatry

Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise

Job Function: Mental Health

Role Summary

- Location: Sunshine Hospital and Harvester Clinic (as required)
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
- Salary: As per the applicable award and classification for Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers or Psychologists + Superannuation + Salary Packaging.

About the role:

The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides assessment and treatment of women within the perinatal period within a consultation liaison model.

The advertised position is for a Perinatal Mental Health Clinician within our intake team. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, conducting phone assessments, and determining appropriate next steps for women.

The service provides mental health assessment and treatment for women requiring assistance with:

- Significant emotional distress around pregnancy, delivery, or having a baby in the Special Care Nursery
- Depression (antenatal, postnatal) in the perinatal period
- Anxiety (including Panic Disorder, Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder, Phobias) in the perinatal period
- Adjustment to parenthood
- Psychological preparation and support for perinatal medical procedures
- Pregnancy related grief and loss
- Liaison and coordination between perinatal mental health support services for client

The service also provides capacity building, education and secondary consultation and advice about perinatal mental illness to primary health care providers, in particular maternity services at Sunshine Hospital.

Key responsibilities

- Engage with and support consumers,



their families and their carers with their mental health needs, as required
- Share your clinical expertise and be a part of a multidisciplinary clinical and wellbeing team.
- Support the delivery of a recovery oriented and trauma informed service
- Deliver evidence‑based mental health and discipline specific interventions to perinatal clients.

About you

- Passionate meeting the mental health and wellbeing recovery needs of perinatal women.
- Previous clinical experience in delivering mental health and discipline specific interventions
- Ability to engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support the development of staff
- High level of verbal and written communications

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.




- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team workplace.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of women and families during the perinatal period, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

Closing date

11:59pm on 4 August 2026.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, contact Melinda Corona via

Western Health is an equal prospect employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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📌 Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (Intake) (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne