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.

Medical Workforce Unit Advisor
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Full-time | Ongoing Position | 📍 Parkville | Classification: YC91 – Mental Health EBA

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 Victorias new public youth mental health service. We're seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Medical Workforce Unit Advisor.

What you'll be doing:

As an Advisor, you’ll play a vital role within our Medical Workforce Unit, supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of our senior medical workforce and ensuring credentialing and compliance of Allied Health, Psychology and Nursing staff.

You’ll be responsible for the operational delivery of recruitment, onboarding, rostering and stakeholder support for the Senior Medical Workforce as well as the ongoing credentialling and governance of our Allied Health, Psychology and Nursing workforce. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities will contribute directly to the success of our clinical workforce.

You will:

• Coordinate senior medical staff recruitment, onboarding and contract preparation
• Support credentialing and compliance across Allied Health, Psychology and Nursing
• Act as a key contact for all senior medical workforce enquiries and related stakeholders
• Assist with rostering and allocations using RosterOn and manage planned/unplanned vacancies
• Contribute to orientation and accreditation activities in collaboration with senior leaders
• Maintain accurate workforce data and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner

About You:

Essential

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure
• Proficient IT skills and adaptability to new systems
• Ability to work autonomously and build effective stakeholder relationships
• Understanding of complex rostering principles

Desirable

• Experience with RosterOn, Success Factors, and HR master data
• Knowledge of Victorian public health industrial agreements
• Experience in the health sector or a large, complex organisation
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related field

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 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.

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.