Risk and Governance Officer

The Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) provides dedicated mental health care to young people aged 12-25 in Melbourne's north and west, along with their families, carers, supporters and kin.

Operating at sites across Melbourne's north and west PYMHWS is Victoria's first standalone public mental health service built exclusively around young people's needs.

This means every decision – from the front desk to the boardroom – centres on what young people need.

Working in partnership with Orygen, PYMHWS combines world-leading research, clinical excellence and dedicated governance to deliver seamless, person-centred care. Our singular focus on youth means we're not just providing mental health care - we're reimagining how it's experienced, accessed, and delivered.

Building on Orygen's pioneering legacy, PYMHWS will maintain clinical excellence while Orygen continues as an essential partner providing research and innovation.

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RISK AND GOVERNANCE OFFICER
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Permanent Ongoing | Full-Time 1.0 EFT |

Parkville
Provide
expert company secretariat support to the Board Chair and Committees to enable effective governance and decision-making

• Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Permanent Ongoing Full-time role | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
• Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | Fitness Passport | EAP and Wellbeing programs

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
The Risk and Governance Officer position blends company secretariat, governance advisory and enterprise risk management functions – embedding systems that safeguard integrity, accountability and organisational resilience.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced professional with proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to Boards and Executives on governance and risk.

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
• 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

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.

About The Role
As
Risk and Governance Officer
, you'll help build the governance foundations of this new service from the ground up.

Reporting to the
CEO and CFO
, this pivotal role ensures that PYMHWS operates with transparency, integrity and strong risk oversight. You'll manage our governance systems and frameworks, support the Board and its Committees, and embed best-practice enterprise risk management across the organisation.

This is a rare opportunity to
shape the governance culture of a new public health entity
— working closely with the CEO, Executive and Board to enable effective decision-making, safeguard compliance, and champion ethical, youth-centred leadership.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-level company secretariat and governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive.
• Develop and maintain governance policies, charters, and frameworks.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the PYMHWS Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Advise the CEO, CFO and Board on emerging risks, compliance obligations and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain statutory registers, manage Board documentation, and ensure legislative compliance.
• Liaise with the Department of Health and external regulators on governance and compliance matters.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement in governance practice.

About You
You're an organised and discreet professional with a passion for integrity and excellence in public sector governance. You bring:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, public administration, governance or a related field.

Proven experience in Board or committee governance support in a complex or public health environment.

Strong understanding of
Victorian health service legislation
, public sector governance, and enterprise risk frameworks.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism and tact.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to PYMHWS values of
integrity, inclusion and respect
.

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
Catherine Oliveri, People, Culture and Communications Manager –
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.
Please APPLY NOW.
To view the full position description, please visit our careers page -

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.