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.

Medical Workforce Unit Manager

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

FULL TIME WITH MONTHLY ADO| 18 MONTHS FIXED TERM | 📍 PARKVILLE

Lead medical Workforce Operations and compliance in a growing service.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Lead a critical workforce function in a high-growth mental health service
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 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:

The Medical Workforce Unit (MWU) Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the operational management of medical workforce functions and the oversight of workforce compliance and credentialling across PYMHWS.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a strategic and operationally strong leader to lead the MWU and ensure the delivery of efficient, compliant, and high-quality workforce services that support safe and sustainable clinical care.

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:

This role provides end-to-end leadership of the Medical Workforce Unit, ensuring the effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, contracting, and workforce operations for medical staff. In addition, it holds a key service-wide governance function, leading workforce compliance and credentialling across medical, nursing, allied health, and psychology workforces.

You will play a pivotal role in strengthening workforce systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with clinical and executive leaders to support a high-performing, sustainable workforce.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Medical Workforce Unit
• Oversee workforce compliance and credentialling across the service
• Partner with clinical leaders to support workforce planning and service needs
• Ensure workforce data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement across workforce processes and systems
• Provide expert advice on workforce risk, compliance, and governance

About You:

You are a confident and collaborative professional with strong operational capability and a deep understanding of workforce compliance in a complex environment.

• Technical Skills – Strong knowledge of medical workforce systems, credentialling, and compliance frameworks
• Relevant Experience – Experience leading workforce operations within a complex or regulated health environment
• Analytical Capability – Ability to interpret workforce data to inform planning and decision-making
• Stakeholder Engagement – Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders
• Continuous Improvement – Proven ability to improve systems, processes, and service delivery outcomes
• Values Alignment – Commitment to safe, equitable, and high-quality care for young people

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 Catherine Oliveri, Director of People and Culture on 0437 456 649

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.