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.
NURSE UNIT MANAGER – HOSPITAL IN THE HOME
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Permanent Ongoing | Full-Time 0.8 EFT | Spotswood
Lead and manage PYMHWS Hospital in the Home, driving clinical excellence, team development, and safe, high-quality youth mental health care.
Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
Permanent Ongoing | Full-time role 0.8 EFT | Spotswood based
Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 5 weeks Annual Leave
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
Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, collaborative, and proactive Nurse Unit Manager to lead the PYMHWS Hospital in the Home (HITH) program. In this role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care to young people and their families in their own homes. You will play a central role in developing and refining the HITH model of care, overseeing workforce planning, rostering, budgets, and operational systems, and ensuring services operate safely, efficiently, and in line with evidence-based practices.
This is an opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about youth mental health, enjoys building strong teams and partnerships, and is committed to delivering inclusive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care across Melbourne's west.
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
5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full time employees
Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
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 Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for PYMHWS Hospital in the Home (HITH) provides leadership and operational oversight for delivering safe, recovery-focused mental health care to young people and their families in home settings. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing workforce planning, resource management, and service delivery, and ensuring care is inclusive, evidence-based, and responsive to the diverse needs of young people, including those from LGBTQI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The NUM will also drive the ongoing development and refinement of the HITH model, contribute to service evaluation and improvement, and strengthen partnerships with internal teams, community services, and external stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative youth mental health care and make a tangible impact across multiple sites within PYMHWS.
What You'll Do
Oversee the coordination of 24/7 HiTH operations, ensuring seamless patient flow and timely service delivery across multiple sites.
Support integration and collaboration between acute, continuing care, and community services to optimize transitions for young people and families.
Contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives, including monitoring program data and outcomes to enhance care quality.
Represent the HITH program in internal and external forums, fostering partnerships with stakeholders and advocating for youth mental health needs.
Promote inclusive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed practices, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of young people, families, and carers.
About You
A dynamic and experienced nurse leader passionate about delivering safe, recovery-oriented youth mental health care in home-based settings, with expertise in multidisciplinary team leadership, service development, and operational management.
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and relevant postgraduate or tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing
Minimum 7 years' experience in youth or acute mental health, with proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong operational and strategic leadership skills, including workforce planning, rostering, and budget/resource management
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across multiple services and sites
Committed to delivering youth-focused, inclusive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care in home-based or community settings
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 Emma Burke on
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.
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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.