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.

Manager, Workforce Resource Team
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Full-time | Ongoing Position | 📍 Parkville 

About Us:

The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s first dedicated public mental health service for young people aged 12 to 25, created in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Officially launching under independent governance in July 2025, PYMHWS is a transformational service delivering tailored, evidence-informed care for young people with complex mental illness across Melbourne’s north and west.

We are passionate about collaboration, innovation, and delivering care that meets the unique needs of young people and their families. As we establish this vital new organisation, we’re seeking purpose-driven individuals to join us on the journey.

The Opportunity:

Be part of Victoria’s new public youth mental health service. We're seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Workforce Resource Manager.

What you'll be doing:

In this pivotal leadership position, you will:

• Establish and lead the new PYMHWS Workforce Resource Team, supporting operational workforce needs across all service streams and disciplines (excluding medical staff)
• Manage bank staff and support allocation in response to unplanned vacancies and changing service demand
• Collaborate closely with operational managers and clinical leaders to maintain service continuity and safe clinical care
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and compliance of bank staff to meet workforce capability and regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation in youth mental health service delivery

This is a rare opportunity to create and lead a new team from the ground up in one of the transformative healthcare initiatives in Victoria.

Formal Qualifications:

You will hold a tertiary qualification and relevant registration in one of the following disciplines:

• Mental Health Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Social Work

You'll Bring:

We are looking for a passionate leader who is:

✔️ An experienced healthcare or mental health services professional with demonstrated success in operational leadership and team development

✔️ Adept in workforce planning, recruitment, and resource allocation

✔️ Committed to safe, high-quality, person-centred care

✔️ A collaborative communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills

✔️ Motivated to drive innovation and organisational change

✔️ Proven leadership experience in healthcare or mental health services

✔️ Expertise in clinical governance, staff supervision, and professional development

✔️ Strong budgeting, workforce planning, and operational oversight skills

✔️ High-level proficiency with Office 365 and workforce management systems

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
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Competitive salary under the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020–2024
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced and passionate leader looking to be part of something truly meaningful—and help establish a brand-new organisation—we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter via the RMH website.

For a confidential discussion, contact Catherine Oliveri at catherine.oliveri@mh.org.au

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE.

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