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When you join Mercy Care, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
Choose your hours! We have a fantastic, flexible permanent part time opportunity for a Youth Triage Officer to join our Youth Wellbeing and Accommodation team on a 45.6 hour fortnight. We acknowledge that life gets busy and sometimes the juggle is too, which is why you get to choose the part time hours that suit you! And to add to that you’ll be based in our beautiful West Perth office right in the heart of Kings Park and the local café community.
Reporting to the Manager, Youth Wellness and Accommodation Services, the primary focus of this role is to provide a comprehensive referral and intake process to young people and their families within the Youth Wellbeing and Accommodation portfolio. You will attend networking events, maintain record keeping systems, conduct initial screening assessments and develop meaningful relationships with stakeholders within the community.
About you
You’ll have a passion for supporting young people and their families supported by prior relevant experience and sound knowledge of assessment practices.
Substantial experience in the not-for-profit sector or similar will see you to success in this role, supported by sound problem solving and time management and alignment with Mercy Care values in all activities you undertake:
You will also have the following:

• Experience in counselling, intervention techniques and service models
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits
You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and welcoming Western Australian based organisation focused on making a difference in the local community. In addition you’ll have access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000!
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 21 November 2024 however we reserve the right to commence the screening process immediately.
If you live with disability and would like support to submit your application, please email hr@mercycare.com.au
At Mercy Care, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.