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.

NURSE UNIT MANAGER

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Full Time & Ongoing Position | Cherry Creek, VIC (15 Minutes from Werribee)

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 Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) is a statewide specialist service within PYMHWS, providing expert forensic mental health assessment, consultation, treatment and care coordination for young people aged 10–25 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the youth justice system.

The Opportunity:

The Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS) is a statewide specialist service within the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS), providing expert forensic mental health assessment, consultation, treatment and care coordination for young people aged 10–25 years who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the youth justice system.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), River Unit, provides senior clinical, operational and nursing leadership for the specialist mental health unit at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct (CCYJP), supporting young people in Youth Justice custody with complex and/or acute mental health needs.
The NUM is responsible for the safe, effective and high-quality operation of the River Unit, providing leadership, line management and workforce development for nursing staff and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary FYMHS team, Youth Justice and key health and community partners. The role promotes young person-centred, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed and culturally safe care, with a focus on clinical excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.

The position is primarily based at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, with travel to other PYMHWS and Youth Justice sites as required.

Please review position description for further information about the role’s key responsibilities and requirements.

About You:

✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

✔️ Postgraduate Diploma or working towards a Master's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

✔️ Registration as a Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

✔️ A minimum of 5 years’ relevant (post-graduation) clinical mental health experience.

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

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 Jarryd Phillips - Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0447 586 077

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.