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.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

6 month Fixed Term to June 2026 | Full-Time 1.0 EFT 📍 Parkville / Hybrid WFH

Shape and deliver engaging communications that amplify youth voice, build brand, and support a growing mental health service.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Full-Time Fixed Term role until June 2026 | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | EAP and Wellbeing programs

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 Communications Coordinator plays a central role in shaping how PYMHWS communicates its identity, purpose, and impact to a wide range of audiences. Reporting to the Communications and Design Lead, this hands-on role supports strategic priorities through high-quality, inclusive and engaging communications during a period of significant organisational growth and change.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a creative, adaptable and collaborative Communications Coordinator to deliver compelling content, strengthen brand consistency, and translate strategy into meaningful communication. 

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
• 4 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:

As Communications Coordinator, you will support the development and delivery of PYMHWS communications across digital, print and internal platforms. Working in the early phase of the organisation’s growth, this role offers the opportunity to help shape systems, processes and storytelling approaches that reflect youth voice, lived experience and service impact.

You will work closely with the Communications and Design Lead, internal teams and external partners to ensure communications are timely, accessible, on-brand and aligned with PYMHWS values.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, write and coordinate engaging content across digital, print and internal platforms
• Manage website, intranet and social media content to ensure accuracy and brand alignment
• Support storytelling that elevates youth voice, lived experience and service impact
  Coordinate internal communications to support staff engagement and organisational clarity
• Maintain content schedules, templates, digital assets and approval processes
• Monitor and report on communications performance to support continuous improvement

About You:

You are a proactive communications all-rounder who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments and brings creativity, care and clarity to your work.

✔️ Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, marketing, journalism, public relations  or a related field.

✔️ Strong writing, editing, content creation and digital communication skills
✔️ 3+ years in communications, marketing or creative content roles
✔️ Collaborative, adaptable, highly organised with strong attention to detail
✔️ Committed to youth wellbeing, inclusion and trauma-informed communication

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 Elle Crisp, Recruitment Partner on 0407 311 076

Please note – our office is closed between 24th December 2025 and 5th January 2026.

Applications will be reviewed after this 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.