Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and is the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team.

ACCOUNTANT

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

12-Month Fixed Term | Full-time 1.0 EFT | Parkville

Utilise your specialist knowledge of accounting, finance and taxation to support the Finance team within a Public Youth Mental Health organisation. 

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• 12-Month Fixed Term | Full-time role | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

About Us:

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne’s north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.  

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
• Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
• 5 weeks annual leave and monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport membership
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Accountant operates within the Finance Team and is structured as a dual-function position, encompassing both financial accounting and reporting, and finance business partnering, supporting all aspects of PYMHWS’s financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities. 

This position requires specialist knowledge in the area of accounting and finance and is expected to operate proactively with a continuous improvement focus within the role and be part of the wider Finance Team. It requires a sound working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.  A high level of professional discretion is necessary at all times. 

What You'll Do:

• Transactional Accounting and Administration
• Month End and General Ledger Management
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory
• Stakeholder Support and Communication 

About You:

✔️ Proven experience in completion of month end close process and compliance reporting

✔️ Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field

✔️ Undergoing or completion of CA or CPA

✔️ Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Excel & Word. Experience with Magiq and Oracle FMIS is highly regarded

✔️ Excellent organisational and time management skills, with accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to deliver result under tight time frames

✔️ Prior experience working in Public Health or Public Sector highly desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ella Wang, Financial Reporting Manager - 03 9966 9100.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date. 

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our People and Culture team if you’re contacted for an interview.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.