Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $98,409 - $108,420
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14010
Infant Mental Health Coordinator (Gr 4 Allied Health, Gr 5 Nursing)
About the Role
This is a permanent part-time position at 0.8 FTE/60.8 hours per fortnight within RCH Mental Health.
You will be responsible for coordinating and providing infant mental health care for hospital inpatients, as well as providing leadership, clinical support and training to community-based infant mental health clinicians, and contributing to program and policy development.
This position will be primarily based at The Royal Children’s Hospital Parkville site but will on occasion be required to attend RCH Mental Health community sites.
Applications involving reduced FTE and/or job-sharing arrangements will be considered and are encouraged.
Classification for this multidisciplinary position is Gr4 Allied Health/Gr 5 Nursing:
Grade 4 Occupational Therapist (HR9-HR13) $98,409 - $108,426 p/a plus superannuation
Grade 4 Psychologist (PM1- PM5) $98,642 - $118,647 p/a plus superannuation
Grade 4 Social Worker (HR25-HR28) $98,409 - $108,426 p/a plus superannuation
Grade 4 Speech Pathologist (HR13-HR16) $98,409 - $108,426 p/a plus superannuation
Grade 5 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (NP51) $101,508 p/a plus superannuation
What you’ll achieve:
Your skills and experience
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About the Department
RCH Mental Health is the Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service for the North-Western metropolitan area of Melbourne. It comprises community- and hospital-based services providing recovery focussed interventions for infants and children up to 12 years of age and their families, (hospital-based services work up to 18 yrs).
What we offer:
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Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Dave Reid, Hospital Specialties Coordinator Ph: 03 9345 5545 Email: [email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 15 December 2025