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.

PEOPLE & CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Fixed-Term until Jun 2027 | Full Time | 📍 Parkville / WFH Hybrid

Provide exceptional HR/ER support to leaders to ensure fair management of people matters across a growing youth mental health organisation.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Fixed Term until June 2027 | Full-time role | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

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:

PYMHWS is in an exciting period of transformation, anticipating a phased implementation of change to our workforce and teams. The People & Culture Business Partner (P&CBP) provides high-quality, professional and responsive People & Culture advice and support across PYMHWS, partnering closely with leaders to deliver effective people management outcomes. 

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced P&C Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor and visible on-site presence. Work proactively with leaders to build a positive workplace culture and to ensure PYMHWS is a safe, inclusive and high-performing organisation that supports diversity, wellbeing and workforce sustainability.

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 and monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options
• 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 P&C Business Partner delivers both day-to-day HR and Employee Relations support and strategic people partnering, providing advice across a broad range of People & Culture strategies, programs, policies and practices. Working in close partnership with service leaders, the P&CBP supports and develops leadership capability, identifies workforce and capability gaps, and delivers contemporary, best-practice people solutions aligned to organisational priorities and industrial obligations.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of learning and development initiatives, leadership capability building and change initiatives, supporting leaders and teams to navigate complexity and deliver high-quality services.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership Support: Provide timely, practical advice on day-to-day HR and IR matters, including performance management, conduct, grievances, disciplinary processes and complaints. 
• Employee Relations, Industrial & Case Management: Manage and coordinate complex employee relations matters, including investigations, mediation, disciplinary processes and performance improvement plans. Support Enterprise Agreement implementation, interpretation and education for leaders and staff. 
• Learning, Development & Capability Building: Lead the design, coordination and delivery of learning and development initiatives. Facilitate workshops, training sessions and presentations for leaders and teams. 
• Workforce Planning, Change & Organisational Development: Support significant organisational change initiatives, including restructures and service transitions. Lead or support the development of Change Impact Statements and consultation processes.

About You:

An experienced People & Culture Business Partner with a passion for best practice.

✔️ Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline. 

✔️ Significant experience in a HR Business Partner or senior advisory role, preferably within a health or complex service environment. 

✔️ Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations and industrial matters. 

✔️ Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Industrial instruments and best practice HR frameworks. 

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 Catherine Oliveri, Director of People and Culture – 0437 456 649.

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.