Families Where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Co-ordinator

• Permanent part time role - 0.5EFT
• Senior Clinician - OT3,  SW3, P3 or RPN4
• Eastern Suburbs location
• Dynamic and Inclusive Team.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

Eastern Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Program is a large tertiary clinical mental health service which provides a wide range of recovery oriented services across the age ranges. It affords extensive professional development and career opportunities for health professionals passionate about mental health service delivery. It is an exciting time to be joining the Program as it undertakes transformation to implement the recommendation from the Royal Commission.

About the role

This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a highly skilled and experienced team.  The Families Where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Coordinators work to enhance the capacity of services to assist families through partnerships between sectors and services, group program development and implementation, workforce and resource development and whole of community education.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed ability to provide professional leadership and engage in strategic planning for issues relating to families, children and carers.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the adult, child and adolescent mental health service delivery and associated health and welfare services, including understanding of the developmental needs of children 0-18 years.
• Demonstrated understanding of capacity building and understanding of system change and implementation.
• Experience in policy/procedure development.
• Ability to design and deliver professional development activities and training to a range of organisations.
• Qualification and experience as outlined in the position description.
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**