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.

Workplace Health, Safety and Employee Wellbeing Manager

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
📍 Location: Parkville, Melbourne | 0.8, Ongoing
Classification: $150,000 Annually (pro-rata)

Lead safety, wellbeing and recovery in a newly established youth mental health service.

• Be the organisation’s WHS and WorkCover expert

• Influence and embed safety culture and practice across a passionate team

• Make a lasting impact in the lives of young people and the staff who support them

About Us

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new public specialist mental health service for young people aged 12 to 25 in Melbourne’s north and west. Launched in 2024 and transitioning to full independence in 2025, we are building a vibrant, inclusive service dedicated to the provision of mental health and wellbeing services to young people with complex mental illness in the north and west of metropolitan Melbourne.

The Opportunity:

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and values-aligned Workplace Health, Safety and Employee Wellbeing Manager to help us shape a safe and sustainable workplace for the future.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Help shape a brand-new youth mental health service from the ground up

• Be part of a values-driven team where psychological safety and wellbeing are more than just policies

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, progressive culture

• Access ongoing professional development and support

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a whole-of-organisation WHS and wellbeing function. As the sole specialist in this portfolio, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on operational support across workplace health and safety, WorkCover claims, return-to-work coordination, and safety-related industrial relations.

You’ll work closely with the Director of People and Communications, Executive leaders, and our workforce to ensure we meet our legislative obligations while building a culture that truly supports psychological safety, physical wellbeing, and fair, inclusive practice.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement PYMHWS’s WHS and wellbeing strategy, systems and training

• Lead incident management, investigations, risk assessments, and compliance reporting

• Manage all WorkCover claims and act as the Return-to-Work Coordinator

• Provide expert advice on safety-related IR issues and support a consultative approach to employee wellbeing

• Build capability across the workforce through training, coaching and resources

About You

You are a collaborative, proactive leader with a strong background in WHS, return-to-work and injury management. You understand how to balance risk, regulation and compassion in dynamic settings, and you bring a people-first approach to everything you do.

You’ll also have:

✔️  Tertiary qualifications in WHS, IR, HR or a related field

✔️  Proven experience in a similar WHS leadership role, ideally in healthcare or community services

✔️  In-depth knowledge of Victorian OHS and WorkCover legislation, and the Fair Work Act

✔️  Demonstrated success managing WorkCover claims and complex return-to-work processes

✔️  Confidence navigating sensitive industrial relations or workplace conduct matters

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.