• Located in Preston
• Permanent full-time (part-time negotiable)
• Join a great team and help improve the wellbeing of carers in northern and western metro Melbourne

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.

Merri Carer Services

Merri Health has a long history of providing carer support services in northern metropolitan Melbourne, funded both through the federal and state government. Since 2020, Merri Health leads the delivery of carer support, advice and information across Victoria for the Carer Gateway, the Australian Government’s national carer hub. By December 2021, the program will expand to western metro Melbourne.

Merri Carer Servicesprovides a range of programs, supports and activities to carers living in our catchment area. These include assessment & planning, care coordination, peer support, coaching, counselling, respite support, events and activities, and supports specifically for young carers and those caring for people with dementia.

Your new role

As the Assistant Team Leader, Carer Support, you will:

• Oversee the effective and efficient delivery of carer coaching and dementia carer consultations
• Provide line management and clinical supervision to a team of carer coaches and the dementia carer consultant
• Act as second in charge for the Carer Support team, stepping into the Team Leader role when required
• Ensure the team meets all funding and compliance requirements, including program-related KPIs and funding targets
• Deliver carer coaching sessions to own case load

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:

• Bachelor qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Disability, Health Promotion, Allied Health, Nursing or similar field
• Excellent knowledge of the community care sector, including issues faced by carers
• Relevant experience providing operational and/or clinical leadership to a medium-sized team
• Good understanding of coaching principles and knowledge of issues relating to dementia

What we offer

Reporting to the Team Leader, Carer Support, you will play an important role in shaping the future of carer services in Merri’s catchment area and will be able to make a real difference.

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, purchased leave and a flexible work arrangement, including the option to work from home some of the time.

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.

Please note you are not required to address the Key Selection Criteria separately.

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.