Program Lead - Pathways Care Team
The Royal Melbourne HospitalMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted April 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Program Lead will lead the Pathways Care Team, a new program for young people aged 12-25 with complex mental health needs, and provide operational leadership and management to ensure excellence in mental health care provision.
Requirements
- Eligible disciplines: RPN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Grade 6, and Psychologist Grade 5
- Relevant registration and qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience in tertiary and/or youth mental health and a demonstrated ability to lead a clinical team, supervise mental health clinicians, and function both autonomously and collaboratively with other clinical and organisational leaders
- Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
- Motivated by youth-focused, inclusive, and recovery-oriented care
Benefits
- Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax-free earnings
- 5 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