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.

GRADE 1 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

12 months Fixed-Term | Full or Part-Time 0.8 -1.0 EFT | 📍 Parkville

Elevate your skills with a supported 12-month Early Career Speech Pathology Program in Youth Mental Health.

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

· 12 month dedicated education Program with Clinical Supervision

· Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Parkville based

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:

Speech Pathology is a core Allied Health discipline at PYMHWS, providing assessment, consultation and speech-language support across clinical services for young people experiencing, or at risk of, mental ill-health. Speech Pathologists work in discipline-specific roles within the Neurodevelopmental Stream (NDD), supporting acute and community-based programs, as well as within the Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS).

The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist role is part of the PYMHWS Allied Health Early Career & Graduate Program, alongside Social Work and Occupational Therapy. The program supports Early Career Speech Pathologists to transition into youth mental health practice, offering specialised supervision from senior Speech Pathologists with expertise in this field. You will gain exposure to youth mental health frameworks, intervention models and relevant legislation, with a strong emphasis on supervision, reflective practice, education, and self-management to support a sustainable long-term career.

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

· Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP

· Fitness Passport membership

· Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

· Opportunities for professional growth and development

 About the Role:

Working within a discipline-specific framework, the Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will contribute to multidisciplinary care with support from the Neurodevelopmental Team. The role offers opportunities across community and inpatient settings over the 12-month period.

Clinicians participate in regular supervision, facilitated peer support and a youth-specific professional development program, covering areas such as Developmental Assessment, Trauma-Informed Care and Working with Families. Learning opportunities align with Speech Pathology Australia’s position statement on Speech Pathology in Mental Health, the Competency Based Occupational Standards (CBOS) and Professional Standards, and the Victorian Department of Health’s Our Workforce, Our Future Capability Framework.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in required training, early career education programs, peer reflective practice, and clinical supervision.
• Work in partnership with consumers, patients, and where applicable carers and families.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across all PYMHWS teams.
• Conduct Speech Pathology–specific assessments, interventions, and consultations as appropriate.
• Support multidisciplinary care through provision of Speech Pathology reports and recommendations.

About You:

You are a graduate or early career Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting young people with speech and language difficulties. You are keen to build your skills in youth mental health practice, working with young people experiencing or at risk of mental ill-health as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team.

✔️ Bachelor or Masters of Speech Therapy qualified, eligible for membership to Speech Pathology Australia

✔️ Trained in Speech Pathology assessment and intervention

✔️ Relevant lived experience or work experience in a mental health setting desirable

✔️ Strong interpersonal skills

✔️ Motivated to become part of a growing workforce of Speech Pathologists in Mental Health

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 - 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.

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.