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.

CLINICAL EDUCATOR – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Part Time Ongoing | 0.5FTE| 📍PARKVILLE LOCATION

Become part of a highly skilled and enthusiastic Allied Health workforce team, supporting the development of workforce education and early career opportunities for the Occupational Therapy  profession.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.5 EFT | Parkville based
• Salary Packaging | Weekly PD | Wellbeing and EAP programs

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.  

The Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator is part of a highly skilled and enthusiastic Allied Health Workforce team, experienced in workforce education and the delivery of best practice and evidence-based early intervention to young people. Under the guidance of the Director of Allied Health and in collaboration with PYMHWS Clinical Training team, the workforce team lead and support professional governance, development and clinical practice across the Allied Health disciplines and associated programs, ensuring maintenance of professional competency standards and alignment with the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework and PYMHWS policy frameworks. This includes development and coordination of professional supervision, student placements and the PYMHWS Allied Health Graduate & Early Careers Programs.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the development and growth of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. 

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 plus monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
• 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 Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator is responsible for the educational oversight, facilitation and strategic development of education initiatives that support clinical practice across the Occupational Therapy profession at PYMHWS. The role will work closely with the PYMHWS Clinical Training Team and workforce leadership to develop, coordinate and deliver both Occupational Therapy and interprofessional education opportunities and support to staff, including the shared development and coordination of the PYMHWS Allied Health Graduate and Early Career program. 

A key priority of the role is to support the Graduate and Early Career Occupational Therapy Program, maintaining appropriate scope of practice for early career clinicians in a mental healthsetting.. The role will therefore work in collaboration with the Allied Health Discipline Seniors, Clinical Educators and PYMHWS Clinical leaders, contributing by building relationships, identifying and facilitating strategies that address the workforce learning and development needs, and providing leadership around training and education for the Occupational Therapyworkforce. 

This position joins a team of Allied Health Educators and will be largely geographically based at our Parkville site, with some travel across the PYMHWS Sunshine, Footscray and Wyndham sites expected.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, coordinate and deliver educational initiatives and training for early career clinicians
• Support the supervision and best practice of Occupational Therapists at PYMHWS
• Collaborate with educators and leaders across PYMHWS and external agencies to identify opportunities and support the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapyprofession in mental health

About You:

You are passionate about the role of Occupational Therapyin Youth Mental Health and have a strong interest in education and workforce development.

✔️ Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy. 

✔️ Registered with OT Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

✔️ 10 years’ experience in clinical practice within the mental health field with specific training and experience in the area of child and youth mental health

 ✔️ Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering learning and development programs in Occupational Therapy or Mental Health settings.

✔️ Demonstrated experience working with large and diverse groups of stakeholders.

✔️ Demonstrated skills and experience in professional (clinical) supervision; reflective practice, conducting training sessions and facilitating groups in a multidisciplinary context.

✔️ Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including an understanding of and ability to contribute to positive workforce culture, staff wellbeing, and leadership initiatives.

✔️ Capacity to develop effective working relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with a range of services.

✔️ Values ongoing professional development and supported training

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, contact Dayna Minovski – Director of Allied Health on 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.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE

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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.

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