Consultant Psychiatrist 

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) 

Ongoing | Part Time | 📍 Wyndham/Parkville/Sunshine/Footscray 

Demonstrate high standards of clinical care, team leadership and professional values to achieve best outcomes for young people and their carers. 

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth  

• Permanent Ongoing part-time role 

• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave 

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 Opportunity: 

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who will carry out their duties in consultation with and under the guidance of the Medical Director and DCS. The Consultant Psychiatrist may be required to undertake the statutory responsibilities of the Authorised Psychiatrist for PYMHWS, as required by the Mental Health Wellbeing Act. 

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 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP 

• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

About the Role: 

Consultant Psychiatrists work in close partnership with the Medical Director, Clinical Director of Community and Enhanced Care and the Operational Director as well as with Regional and team leadership. 

The duties of the Consultant Psychiatrist are: 

• To provide expert clinical leadership to the clinical team including maintaining high clinical standards, team professional development and supervision of team registrars and other staff as needed. 

• To provide leadership more generally across PYMHWS by participating as requested in quality and risk, service development and innovation meetings as requested. 

What You'll Do: 

The Consultant Psychiatrist will carry out their duties in consultation with and under the guidance of the Medical Director and DCS. The Consultant Psychiatrist may be required to undertake the statutory responsibilities of the Authorised Psychiatrist for PYMHWS, as required by the Mental Health Act. 

Currently we are seeking a Psychiatrist for the role of: 

Consultant Psychiatrist – 42 hours per fortnight 

• Medical Leadership to a passionate, experienced multidisciplinary team of Mental Health nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Allied Health and lived experience workforce 

• Deliver Youth focused care to young people aged 12-25 and their families who live in the Wyndham catchment area 

• Supervise Psychiatry Registrars 

• Participate in the PYMHWS on call roster 5-6 weeks per calendar year 

• Participate in the PYMHWS Medical Education and Training Program 

About You: 

✔️ Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 

✔️ Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. 

✔️ Ability to demonstrate skills in multidisciplinary work and the development of effective working relationships with consumers and carers. 

✔️ Ability to demonstrate aptitude for and expertise in service development. 

✔️ Knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Wellbeing Act 2022. 

✔️ Capacity to develop effective working relationships, collaborations and partnerships with a range of services within the broader community service system including alcohol and other drug agencies, employment and housing services, Mental Health Community Support Services and related services. 

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 Edward Mullen, Clinical Director – Community and Enhanced Care on 03 9966 9100.