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.

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

12 Months Fixed-Term | Full Time | 📍 Parkville / Hybrid

Support end to end recruitment utilising your exceptional talent acquisition skills across a variety of roles within a growing organisation.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• 12 month Fixed Term, Full-time role | 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:

PYMHWS is in an exciting period of transformation, anticipating a phased implementation of change to our workforce and teams. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will enable the delivery of effective, timely and professional recruitment and onboarding services.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to drive our recruitment processes and lead best practice.

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
• 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in attracting and recruiting high-quality staff across the PYMHWS programs.

Reporting to the People Experience and Onboarding Partner, support the full recruitment lifecycle, from strategic candidate sourcing through to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for applicants, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to maintain workforce continuity and support workforce planning and staff transitions in the context of a dynamic and growing mental health service.

What You'll Do:

• Recruitment and Selection: provide comprehensive support across all phases of recruitment including reviewing CVs, shortlisting candidates, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
• Interview Coordination: Professional support of interview panels, managing logistics, facilitating communication, and conducting thorough follow-ups with both applicants and panel members.
• Offers and Orientation: Reference checking and offer management, initiating onboarding processes and supporting with orientation of new starters.

About You:

An experienced recruitment or talent acquisition specialist with a passion for best practice,

✔️ Proven experience in recruitment or human resources.

✔️ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent recruitment processes with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

✔️ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

✔️ Experience working in or with the public mental health sector, healthcare, government, or community services setting is desirable.

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, People Experience and Onboarding Partner – 0407 311 076.

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.