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.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – PYMHWS Inpatient Unit

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Part-Time | Ongoing | ? Footscray The PYMHWS inpatient unit (IPU) is a purpose-built facility in the New Footscray Hospital. The service follows the principle of least restrictive treatment and minimisation of adverse impacts on the young person arising out of hospitalisation.

The IPU provides specialised inpatient intervention to young people aged 18 to 25 during the acute phase of mental health disorders.

- ANUM
- Footscray Inpatient Unit (4B) – PYMHWS
- Part time - Ongoing

The ANUM plays a key role in coordinating day-to-day clinical operations, supporting nursing staff, overseeing patient flow, and contributing to risk management, workforce planning and clinical governance activities. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the ANUM promotes evidence-based practice, supports the development of staff capability,



and helps maintain a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment responsive to the developmental needs of young people and their families/carers. This role requires strong clinical leadership, sound judgement and a commitment to excellence in youth mental health care, ensuring safe and effective care delivery while supporting service improvement and positive consumer outcomes.

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.

📌 Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
📍 Melbourne