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.

SENIOR CLINICAL EDUCATOR

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Permanent Ongoing |  Part-Time 0.4 EFT  | 📍 PARKVILLE

Join a team of specialist clinical educators to support the capacity building of a skilled and compassionate youth mental health workforce.  

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing | Part-Time 0.4 EFT | Parkville based   
• Salary Packaging | Wellbeing and EAP programs | Fitness Passport

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:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Educator who is passionate about supporting the learning and practice development of an inter-professional youth mental health workforce. Our Clinical Training team focuses on building the capacity of both shared and specialist competencies required by those working in teams that support both early intervention and young people with complex and co-occurring difficulties.

The Senior Clinical Educator is a key leadership position within the PYMHWS Clinical Training team, responsible for the provision of leadership and innovation in clinical education and practice development. Develop collaborative partnerships within PYMHWS and with external partners such as Orygen, the Victorian Collaborative Centre and other statewide trainers, to plan and develop training programs and initiatives consistent with best practice in youth 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
• 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 Senior Clinical Educator will specifically support the Clinical Training Coordinator and the multi-disciplinary team of Clinical Educators to build the capacity of the youth mental health workforce across Victoria and PYMHWS.

Build and maintain partnerships with statewide mental health services, and deliver training that is easily accessible online and in-person across Victoria.  Work collaboratively with the PYMHWS clinical leadership and workforce directors on workforce learning and development initiatives that are in line with the strategic direction and vision of PYMHWS.

This may involve undertaking specific time-limited project work of relevance in collaboration with the research and knowledge translation programs, to support quality assurance practices and enable model and practice change.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership and support in the Clinical Training team to ensure innovative and high standards in our training and practice development activities in areas such as clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Work closely with the Clinical Training Manager to plan and deliver a comprehensive calendar of training and activities for our statewide calendar and internal PYMHWS training
• Work closely with the Clinical Training manager to develop and support collaborative partnerships with PYMHWS Clinical Leadership and Workforce Directors and with external partners; Victorian Collaborative Centre, Orygen and statewide training initiatives
• Work in partnership with the lived experience workforce (young people, family, carers, supporters and kin) to ensure they are meaningfully involved in training and learning activities.
• Participate in quality management, accreditation and ongoing improvement activities.

About You:

You are passionate about the mental health of young people, their carers, supporters and kin and believe that creating a compassionate and competent inter-professional workforce will support best practice in a young person’s recovery and wellbeing. 

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in your area of practice
• Relevant experience as senior clinician in child and adolescent mental health (especially 12-25 years), including the provision of clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Relevant experience and skills developing and delivering training and learning programs, including online formats  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Passionate and motivated to strengthen a confident, competent and compassionate youth mental health workforce 

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 Fritha Melville, Manager of Clinical Training, fritha.melville@pymhws.org.au

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.