At a Glance
- Tasks: Support perinatal women with mental health needs through assessments and interventions.
- Company: Western Health, a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive culture focused on community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of new mothers and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9046
Location: Sunshine Hospital
Salary: Mental Health Grade 3 (RPN, OT or SW), or Grade 2 Psychologist + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychologists.
About the Role:
The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides assessment and treatment of women within the perinatal period within a consultation liaison model. 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 clients.
This role is part of the intake team where the majority of the role will be triaging and completing phone assessments. 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 about 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.
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions. More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care. We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development:
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion:
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment:
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Western Health is an equal opportunity 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.
Applications close Friday 30 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
Perinatal Mental Health Clinician in Melbourne employer: Western Health Australia
Western Health Australia offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, particularly in paediatric care through its Hospital in the Home program. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, salary packaging, and a focus on enhancing employee experience through innovative HR initiatives. The organization is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
