Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.
For more information, visit pymhws.org.auTALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
12 Months Fixed-Term | Full Time |Parkville / Hybrid
Support end to end recruitment utilising your exceptional talent acquisition skills across a variety of roles within a growing organisation.
Join Victoria's newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
12 month Fixed Term, Full-time role | Parkville based | Hybrid WFH
Salary Packaging | Monthly ADO | 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
PYMHWS is in an exciting period of transformation, anticipating a phased implementation of change to our workforce and teams.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will enable the delivery of effective, timely and professional recruitment and onboarding services.
Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to drive our recruitment processes and lead best practice.
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
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 Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in attracting and recruiting high-quality staff across the PYMHWS programs.
Reporting to the People Experience and Onboarding Partner, support the full recruitment lifecycle, from strategic candidate sourcing through to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for applicants, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to maintain workforce continuity and support workforce planning and staff transitions in the context of a dynamic and growing mental health service.
What You'll Do
Recruitment and Selection: provide comprehensive support across all phases of recruitment including reviewing CVs, shortlisting candidates, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.
Interview Coordination: Professional support of interview panels, managing logistics, facilitating communication, and conducting thorough follow-ups with both applicants and panel members.
Offers and Orientation: Reference checking and offer management, initiating onboarding processes and supporting with orientation of new starters.
About You
An experienced recruitment or talent acquisition specialist with a passion for best practice,
? Proven experience in recruitment or human resources.
? Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent recruitment processes with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
? Experience working in or with the public mental health sector, healthcare, government, or community services setting is desirable.
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, contactElle Crisp, People Experience and Onboarding Partner – .
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 the careers page on our website - PYMHWS.org.au
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