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.

Peer Support Worker 

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

• Ongoing full time position
• Based in Parkville (multi-site travel required)
• Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE)

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.  

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
• Be a part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
• Positive inclusive workplace culture

About the Role:

• Utilise Intentional Peer Support Framework to provide direct peer support for young people accessing HOPE.
• Be a knowledge resource for Peer Support Work specialty and building the role of peer work within HOPE.
• Advocate for young people and their interests from a ‘consumer perspective’ within the PYMHWS HOPE service.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in delivering collaborative treatment planning
• Work alongside the Senior HOPE Peer Worker to drive quality improvement lived experience interventions
• Participate in broader service wide lived experience initiatives

About You:

• You have lived experience of accessing public mental health services and can harness your experience to provide effective peer support.
• You have experience utilising Intentional Peer Support to deliver peer work.
• You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional 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 Kyle Edwards (Senior Peer Worker) Or Tina Younan (HOPE Coordinator) on 9966 9100.

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.