CFYMHS Manager (RPN Gr6, Allied Gr6 Psy Gr 5) Child & Youth Forensic Mental Health

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full-Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours ADO)
• Psychologist Grade 5 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Speech Pathologist Grade 6 Mental Health Nurse Grade 6
• Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing
• Based in Moorabbin

About us

Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) is friendly to infants children young people and their families/carers.

We provide accessible mental health services inclusive of family friends and support networks.

We are a specialist multi-disciplinary and intensive care mental health service incorporating the lived and living experience of family peer specialists and youth peer workers.

Our service is divided into two streams 0-11 and 12-26 years and includes specialist services in the areas of perinatal care neurodevelopmental presentations eating disorders and outreach support.

Here at Alfred Care Group our staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS including shared values and attitudes inclusion of diversity company culture innovation and impact and career growth. ICYAMHWS staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do express feeling valued in the work they undertake and that they are making a difference. We pride ourselves on taking care of their staff by providing support supervision reflective practice education and professional development whilst challenging them to grow.

If you want to build a career in a team that adopts a family focused and systemic lens and one which values respect partnership and integrity then click below to learn more about this job opportunity

What youll be doing

This role helps put into action an important recommendation from the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health: to build stronger connections between Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (ICYAMHWS) Youth Justice and Child Protection to provide direct Interventions consultation and system integration. It is expected the program will target some of the most vulnerable and at-risk young people. Many of these young people have underlying sometimes complex mental health needs and are often significantly overrepresented in both Child Protection and Youth Justice systems.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated and well organised person to work in partnership with the CFYMHS Psychiatrist to lead the CFYMH team to provide direct multidisciplinary interventions and primary and secondary consultation to service providers.

Along with the relevant professional registration or membership youll have 7 - 10 years experience working in the field of mental health. Relevant post -graduate qualifications are preferred.

Youll also have to complete/provide a valid VictorianWorking with Children Check be willing to undergo a background check and youll require Australian working rights.

Whats in it for you

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Access to discounted gym membership for gyms across Melbourne via Fitness Passport
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Located close to public transport and cafes

Any queries please contactGlenda Pedwell (Deputy Director) on ph:or via email:

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT Wednesday 25th March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.