Title:  FAPMI Coordinator

FaPMI (Families where a Parent has a mental illness) Coordinator

• Eastern Health Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Program | Limited Term Part Time | Until November 2026
• 3 days per week | 45.60 hours per fortnight | Based in Ringwood East
• Work as part of a great team committed to making a difference

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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Eastern Health Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Program is looking for the right person to join the service as a FaPMI Coordinator to promote the mental health, well-being and recovery of families where a parent has a mental illness. Based in Ringwood, you will have a significant role to play in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders in the eastern metropolitan region who work with children, youth and families and in contributing to the professional development needs of the mental health, alcohol and other drugs and family service providers.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA or relevant body as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist.
• Five years’ experience working within mental health settings. 
• Demonstrated experience in working with adults who are parents who have experienced mental illness, and their families.
• 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 youth mental health field 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.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Gavin Foster

Contact Number: 0407 939 809

Contact Email: gavin.foster@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 12/11/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day