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.

Psychology Registrar – Entry Level Program

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

24 month, Fixed Term until February 2028 | Full Time 1.0 EFT |📍 Parkville, Sunshine, Footscray, Wyndham

Kickstart your psychology career by gaining hands on experience in youth mental health, working with experts to support young people and families.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Monthly ADO
• Protected learning time & additional professional development leave in year 1

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:

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled early career psychologists to support young people with significant mental health difficulties and their families, and develop their early career psychology skills at the same time.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of a large youth-specific mental health service, where early intervention can make a real difference.

• Provide meaningful care that is evidence based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
• Work in close partnership with youth mental health research leaders integrating  new knowledge into practice.
• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for fulltime employees
• Up to 10 days of professional development leave in year 1 (up to 7 days in year 2)
• 0.5 day/week protected learning time in year 1
• 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 Psychology Registrar position (Clinical Psychology / Clinical Neuropsychology / Forensic Psychology) forms part of the PYMHWS Entry Level Program (ELP), a structured and well-supported learning program within a clinical practice environment. This two year, fixed term role supports early career psychologists in developing a thorough understanding of a broad range of mental health presentations, as well as the psychological assessment and intervention skills required to work effectively in a public mental health setting. It also supports registrars in attaining specialist skills to work towards the relevant area of practice endorsement.

What You'll Do:

• Provide evidence-based and phase-specific assessments and/or interventions to young people with mental health difficulties, including relevant clinical case management and psychological therapy.
• Work within a supportive, specialist, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate treatment plans for young people and their families/carers.
• Carry a caseload of clients, participate in clinical review meetings and practice according to the philosophy and protocols of the service.
• Consolidate your learning through professional development and other learning activities.

About You:

✔️ Completion of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology / Clinical Neuropsychology or Forensic Psychology (as relevant).

✔️ Registration as a Psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) by the program start date, with eligibility to enter a registrar program as a Clinical, Forensic or Clinical Neuropsychologist (as relevant) with the Psychology Board of Australia.

✔️ Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with young people and their families.

✔️ Capacity to provide case management.

✔️ Ability to develop, implement and evaluate client-centred individual service plans, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulations.

✔️ Knowledge of the rationale and evidence base for early intervention in mental illness.

✔️ Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with evidence of sound collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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 Dr Louise McCutcheon, Principal Psychology Educator, louise.mccutcheon@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.