Do you enjoy supporting people to build confidence, develop skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes? Are you looking for a role where your qualified expertise can have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families?
The Epilepsy Foundation is seeking a compassionate and motivated Epilepsy Adviser to join our Comprehensive Support Services team. In this rewarding role, you will use your skills and expertise to provide practical support, education, and guidance to people living with epilepsy, helping them navigate challenges, make informed choices and participate more fully in everyday life.
Make a difference every day.
Do you enjoy supporting people to build confidence, develop skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes? Are you looking for a role where your professional expertise can have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families?
The Epilepsy Foundation is seeking a compassionate and motivated Epilepsy Adviser to join our Comprehensive Support Services team. In this rewarding role, you will use your skills and expertise to provide practical support, education, and guidance to people living with epilepsy, helping them navigate challenges, make informed choices and participate more fully in everyday life.
About Us
The Epilepsy Foundation supports people living with epilepsy to live safer, more connected lives. We provide evidence-based information, education, and support across health, education, disability, workplaces, and aged care settings. Through our work, we help people understand and manage epilepsy, advocate for their needs, navigate services, and build the confidence to participate fully in their communities. We are also committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting understanding and inclusion across the community
About the Role
As an Epilepsy Advisor,



you'll work directly with people living with epilepsy and their families, providing person-centred support tailored to their individual goals and circumstances.
You'll manage a diverse caseload, including people with complex support needs, helping them better understand epilepsy, develop self-management skills, access appropriate services, and build confidence in everyday life.
No two days are the same. Alongside client support, you'll contribute to our information line, provide one-off support and guidance to callers, facilitate workshops, and deliver education and training to individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and support services.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your professional skills with meaningful community impact while developing specialist knowledge in epilepsy.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing information, education, and support using a person-centred and strengths-based approach
Managing a caseload, including clients with complex support needs
Conducting needs assessments and supporting clients to achieve their goals
Building self-management and self-advocacy skills
Assisting clients to connect with relevant services and community supports
Developing collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and community organisations
Delivering epilepsy education and training sessions
Facilitating workshops and group programs for people living with epilepsy and their families
Maintaining accurate and timely records
About You




We're looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, and passionate about supporting people to thrive.
You will bring:
Qualifications and professional experience in a health, welfare, disability, community services, or related field
Experience providing information, education, or support to individuals and families
A person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting self-management
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
Experience collaborating with healthcare providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders
Confidence supporting people via phone and videoconference
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team
A willingness to learn about epilepsy and develop specialist knowledge
Previous knowledge of epilepsy is not essential. We will support you to develop your knowledge and confidence.
Work where your expertise directly improves the lives of people living with epilepsy.
At the Epilepsy Foundation, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with epilepsy.
We offer:
Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference
A welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive team
Varied work across individual support, education and community engagement
Opportunities for professional growth and specialist learning
Flexible work options that support different ways of working
Salary packaging benefits to help increase your take-home pay
Find Out More
For further information, contact the Epilepsy Foundation and ask to speak with the Practice Leader.
View the full Position Description here:

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📌 Epilepsy Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Epilepsy Foundation
📍 Melbourne