• Chifley Drive, Preston
• Full time, ongoing role (part time will be considered)
• Exciting new role to support young carer capacity building initiatives and activities

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Young Carer Engagement Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Advising consortia partners of evidence based principles and interventions that are effective in working with young carers
• Assisting consortia partners to develop strategies and initiatives to reach ‘hidden’ young carers
• Facilitating strategic initiatives and partnerships with key stakeholders to raise awareness of health and well-being issues experienced by young carers
• Overseeing activities that support young carers to remain in educations and/or employment
• Ensuring that targeted marketing strategies are implemented and facilitate the provision of outreach services to organisations such as schools, youth services, training organisations, employers etc

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Youth Work, Social Work, or appropriate, equivalent discipline or experience
• Knowledge of the community care sector, including the challenges faced by young carers and carers of people with a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition and the aged
• Abilities to negotiate and advocate with a wide range of health and community support agencies and create/maintain effective partnerships
• Experience in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating community initiatives

What we offer

This role will support consortia partners to engage young carers, identify gaps in service provision and develop sustainable initiatives to fill identified gaps and meet the needs of young carers.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.