Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide
Job Summary
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide.
This role provides compassionate, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused support to parents and carers of children admitted to the Child Inpatient Unit, helping them feel heard and connected during vulnerable periods.
Employees enjoy benefits such as generous salary packaging, wellness initiatives, onsite childcare, and mentoring and career development opportunities.
Matching Summary
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lived experience as parent or carer
Trauma-informed peer support
Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
Effective communication with families
Basic computer proficiency
Nice-to-have
Empathy for mental illness impact
Understanding Victorian mental health system
Ability to facilitate group discussions
Cultural safety and health equity commitment
Key Requirements
National Police Check
Working with Children Check if required
Experience as parent or carer of child with mental health challenges