Statewide Triage and Referral Coordinator
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Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Registered Nurse/Midwife, Other, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology
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 38 hours per week.
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 harms related to 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 hasspecialist 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.
Responsibilities
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 programmes as well as liaises 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
* 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
Benefits
* Increase your take‐home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on‐site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
* Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not‐for‐Profit Healthcare Team
For more information regarding the role, please contact Amanda Tilse, Manager Clarence Street on 07 3163 2835.
Applications close Tuesday 28th April 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised: 14 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 28 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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