• Preston
• Part time, ongoing, 4 days per week
• Support you carers and develop relationships across the sector

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 Officer your responsibilities include:

• Apply evidence-based principles to interventions that are effective in working with young carers
• Develop strategies and initiatives to reach “hidden” young carers
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including relevant government agencies, networks and community services, in order to raise awareness of issues experienced by young carers
• Facilitate the provision of outreach services to organisations such as schools, youth services, training organisations, employers etc.
• Oversee activities that support young carers to remain in educations and/or employment

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, Welfare 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
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating community engagement initiatives

What we offer

Working in the growing Community Engagement and Program Development Team, you will play a key role in the delivery of services to carers in the Northern Metro Melbourne region. 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, purchased leave and flexible work arrangements.

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 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.