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.

CONTINUING CARE TEAM COORDINATOR – REGION B

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

FIXED TERM | 12 MONTHS 1.0 EFT | 📍 Sunshine/Werribee

Lead and coordinate PYMHWS Continuing Care Team, driving youth-focused, recovery-oriented mental health services across Melbourne’s northwest.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• 12 month Fixed-Term role | Full – time 1.0 EFT
• 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 Continuing Care Team (CCT) Coordinator is a key leadership position within Parkville Youth Mental Health Service (PYMHWS), overseeing one of two large CCTs that provide care to young people aged 12–25 and their families/carers across the PYMHWS catchment. PYMHWS delivers early intervention and specialist mental health care through multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, guided by evidence-based, culturally safe, and trauma-informed practices.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated CCT Coordinator to provide operational and clinical leadership, team supervision, and strategic oversight, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented care across the CCT. This role will lead service planning, support integrated care pathways, and contribute to the ongoing development of new sites and innovative models of youth mental health 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:

The CCT Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Continuing Care Team, ensuring smooth service delivery, effective resource management, and adherence to clinical standards. The role includes supporting staff professional development, monitoring service quality, and implementing initiatives that improve accessibility and outcomes for young people.

This position works closely with clinical stream leads and program managers to facilitate integrated care across multiple sites, and contributes to planning, evaluation, and the introduction of new service models within the PYMHWS catchment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the operational management of the Continuing Care Team, including workflow coordination, resource allocation, and implementation of service initiatives across multiple sites.
• Oversee staff supervision, performance development, and capability building, ensuring team members are supported to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
• Monitor and evaluate service quality and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement, program development, and implementation of innovative care models.
• Support integrated care pathways and cross-stream collaboration, facilitating communication and coordination between clinical teams, internal programs, and external partners.

About You:

An experienced and motivated mental health leader, passionate about coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving high-quality, recovery-focused care for young people and their families. You have a strong commitment to service innovation, integrated care pathways, and inclusive, culturally safe practices, ensuring that care meets the diverse needs of all young people across the PYMHWS catchment.

✔️Eligible disciplines: Registered Nurse (RPN Grade 5), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist (Grade 4)

✔️ Relevant registration and qualifications in mental health, leadership, or related fields (see position description for details)

✔️ Minimum 10 years’ experience in youth mental health or tertiary mental health, with demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop multidisciplinary clinical teams

✔️ Strong experience in operational and strategic leadership, including workforce planning, budget oversight, and service development across multiple sites

✔️ Motivated by youth-focused, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe care, with a commitment to service innovation and improving accessibility for diverse communities

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 Emma Burke on 0437 435 060.

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.