• Located in Preston
• Permanent full-time (0.8 will be considered)
• Join a great team in this newly created role to improve the well-being of carers in Northern 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

Since 1997, Merri Health has been providing carer support services in the Northern Metro region of Melbourne. In 2019, Merri Health was chosen by the Australian Government to lead the delivery of carer support, advice and information across Victoria for the Carer Gateway, the Australian Government’s national carer hub. Merri Health now works with a small number of other consortium partners to deliver carer services across Victoria. To reflect this transition, the previous CarerLinks North services is now known as Merri Carer Services.

Merri Carer Services provides a range of programs, supports and activities to carers living in the North Metro Melbourne catchment area. These include 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 Team Leader Community Engagement and Program Development, you will be responsible for:

• Leading community engagement and service development initiatives within the local catchment area of Northern Metro Melbourne with the aim of improving outcomes for carers, including those from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to the development of programs and events which support carers
• Managing a team of Project Officers and Administrative Support Officers

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 qualification in Community Engagement, Community Development or related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, delivering and evaluating programs in the community services realm
• Proven ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to relate to and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals and communities
• Demonstrated ability to lead motivated and productive teams

What we offer

Reporting to the Manager, Carer Services, you will be an integral part of the highly effective Merri Carer Services operational leadership team. In this newly created role, you will play a pivotal 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, 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.