Work with us
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Make a difference where it matters most
At PYMHWS, our people are central to everything we do. We are building Victoria’s first standalone public youth mental health service – and with that comes a unique opportunity to shape how care is delivered, how teams work together, and how a strong, sustainable culture is created from the ground up.
Whether you are a clinician, someone with lived experience or an administrator (which includes a wide variety of professions), working at PYMHWS means joining a service committed to young people, to each other, and to continuous learning and improvement.
Why work at PYMHWS
Being part of our team means:
- Contributing to a service with a clear purpose and a strong public mandate
- Working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative workforce
- Joining an organisation that values psychological safety, respect, and inclusion
- Having access to learning, development, and career pathways
- Being supported to do meaningful work in a sustainable way
As a new health service, we are deliberate about building strong foundations – creating the clarity, support and conditions you need to do your best work.
Our Culture
We are building a culture that:
- Serves our community of young people, families, carers, supporters and kin
- Respects lived experience and diverse perspectives
- Encourages speaking up, learning, and reflection
- Balances high standards with compassion and wellbeing
Our values guide how we work with each other, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Our values
We are committed to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of young people, their families, supporters and kin, while fostering a culture that embraces our workforce and partners.
Our work is guided by the values of:
Compassion
We prioritise empathy and understanding in every interaction, always engaging with kindness, care, and support.
Respect
We value the diversity, experiences, and perspectives of everyone, and ensure that all voices are heard, acknowledged, and treated with dignity.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, ensuring that services are delivered safely, transparently, and with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity
We act with honesty and fairness in all we do, ensuring that our commitments and our actions align.
Collaboration
We work together, recognising that partnership and shared expertise are essential to achieving the best outcomes.
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Career opportunities
PYMHWS offers a wide range of roles across:
- Clinical and allied health services
- Nursing and medical leadership
- Lived Experience roles
- Operations, corporate, and support services
We recruit people who are skilled, curious, and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
Join us
If you are passionate about youth mental health and want to a service that is being thoughtfully built for the future, we invite you to explore opportunities at PYMHWS.
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System envisioned a future where young people receive care designed specifically for them, delivered by services that understand their unique developmental needs. PYMHWS seeks to bring this vision to life.
At PYMHWS, we are building on the foundations of the Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a groundbreaking initiative developed and supported by youth mental health sector leaders Orygen.
For many years, OSP has provided early intervention and specialised care for young people experiencing mental illness, offering comprehensive services including case management, medication support, psychological interventions, and family assistance. This approach provides treatment, care and support for conditions that can’t be adequately addressed in primary care settings.
