• Preston Location
• Fixed term till June 2023
• Engage with unpaid carers and organisations across the Aged Care sectors

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 an Aged Services Engagement Officer your responsibilities will include:

• Build awareness of Merri Carer Services and Carer Gateway across the aged care sector
• Manage relationship with members of the Northern Respite Service (NRS) Commonwealth Home Support Program funded consortia
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to design programs and activities that address identified needs of older carers and carers of older people

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, Health Promotion, Social Work, Welfare or appropriate equivalent discipline or experience
• Knowledge of the aged and community care sector and service system
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Capacity to work with communities and individuals to engage them in existing service system supports

What we offer

Working in the Community Engagement and Program Development Team you will play a key role in the delivery of services to carers in Northern and Western Melbourne. We are a collaborative team, with a sense of fun and a focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.

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.

Submit your application via the Apply Now link. 

A complete position description is attached.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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, NDIS worker screening 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.