About the role

Mater Young Adult Health Centre are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Statewide Triage and Referral Coordinator to work in our Clarence Street service. This role is being offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

Mater Clarence Street is part of the Mater Young Adult Health Centre. Clarence Street offers a range of services to support young people and their families who experience problematic substance use.  A residential withdrawal program, a longer term therapeutic residential program Thread where young people can participate in a program for up to 12 weeks.  Clarence Street also has   specialist youth work service that can outreach to individual young people and a Day Program where young people can drop in and access support in a creative and safe environment. Clarence Street also provides parent support, to individuals, couples and via groups.

Salary range: $55.48 – $59.67 (Health Practitioner Level 4) per hour plus superannuation + salary packaging access up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

The purpose of the State-wide Triage and Referral Coordinator position is to effectively engage with young people 13-25 years and their families who are seeking alcohol and other drug treatment and support.  This role coordinates referrals to all Clarence Street programs as well as liaising with related sectors to provide an integrated service response.   This position will provide face to face and telephone assessments for persons throughout Queensland with concerns about their own or others substance use using a harm minimisation framework.

About you

The successful applicant must have:

• Degree qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing. Must have current registration with the relevant governing body.
• Ability to operate an organisation vehicle
• Queensland C Class driver’s licence
• Completion of First Aid Training (Emergency Care Course, St John’s Ambulance is the minimum requirement)
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster providing after hours support for the residential services

Why Join Us

Joining a 10,000+ strong workforce, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education, Research and Foundation and work with a team who make a real difference to the lives of our patients, consumers, and community. You will be a part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Via salary packaging arrangements ultimately increase take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses
• Access to leading education via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business and venues for dining, retail, travel &             accommodation
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information specific to the position, please contact Amanda Tilse, Manager Clarence Street, on (07) 3163 2835.

Applications close on Monday 8 August 2022

*Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

**It is a requirement of this role that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.