Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $240,000 - $240,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 5179
General Counsel
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)
Ongoing | Full Time | đź“ŤParkville
Lead legal, governance and ethical strategy for a new, youth-first health service making real impact.
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 General Counsel will contribute to PYMHWS’s success by ensuring strong legal, governance, and ethical foundations that enable effective decision-making and sustainable growth. The role requires a collaborative, solutions-focused leader with sound judgment and a commitment to integrity and youth-centred care.
Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a strategic and values-driven legal professional guide the organisation through its establishment and growth as a contemporary, youth-first health service.
Why Join PYMHWS?
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, Board and Executive Team. You’ll play a critical role in shaping PYMHWS’s legal, ethical and governance frameworks as we build a contemporary, youth-first health service from the ground up.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal leader to apply their expertise across a broad portfolio — including corporate, commercial, medical, research, risk and compliance matters — in a purpose-driven environment. The role will be both strategic and hands-on, guiding the organisation through establishment, growth and consolidation.
What You'll Do:
About You:
You are a highly regarded legal professional with a deep understanding of the public health or research sector, and a passion for youth mental health and system transformation. You are known for your integrity, sound judgment and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice
✔️ Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a current practising certificate.
✔️ Significant post-admission experience in health, research, or government legal practice.
✔️ Expertise in commercial contracting, governance, medico-legal and regulatory compliance.
✔️ Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
✔️ A collaborative, values-led approach and commitment to youth-centred care, equity and inclusion.
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 Elle Crisp, People Experience and Onboarding Partner, on 0407 311 076
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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