Carers WA values its dedicated and skilled employees and aims to create a flexible, supportive and family and carer friendly workplace. Carers WA actively supports diversity and inclusion, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, neurodiverse people, carers and people with disability to apply.

We want to provide a space for everyone to have the best experience through the recruitment process, please tell us how we can best support you.

The Young Carer Coordinator – Great Southern with Carers WA is a full-time fixed-term position for 2 years. The position attracts a salary package of $95,000 p.a., plus super and salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave (including 17.5% leave loading on annual leave) and two wellness days per annum.

About Carers WA:

Carers WA is the peak body representing the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia and is part of a national network of Carers Associations providing a range of support services, supporting Carers across Western Australia. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have disability, mental health challenges, a chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

Carers WA will support and provide you with:

• Training and development opportunities, pertinent to your role
• Role security and work/life balance
• Career progression opportunities
• A competitive salary, including salary packaging and added leave
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative workplace environment
• Access to Clinical Supervision and EAP services

About the role:

This is a work from home position based in Albany and is predominately outreach, covering a far reach of the Great Southern region to engage young carers in their local schools, homes, and communities.

The role is responsible for delivering tailored, place-based support to young carers predominantly aged 8-25 years in the Great Southern region, as part of the Connected Futures project. The project is funded by the Stan Perron Foundation and aims to expand targeted educational and wellbeing support to young carers living in the Great Southern region.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work within a person-centred and youth-informed framework.
• Conduct holistic youth needs assessments to explore the educational, social, and emotional impacts of the caring role.
• Co-develop action plans with the young carer.
• Collaborate with schools, service providers, and community networks to improve local systems of support and build regional capacity to identify and respond to the needs of young carers.
• work closely with metropolitan-based Carers WA staff to ensure consistent service delivery and participate in ongoing reflective practice, supervision, and professional development.

Carers WA promotes a workplace free of physical and psychological harm, however, acknowledges that some roles and inherent actions of our business mean there may be exposure to traumatic narratives. Typical stressors associated with this role may include handling challenging conversations, remote or isolated work due to the outreach component of the role, and exposure to complex and/or traumatic narratives. In these instances, and where possible, Carers WA will mitigate the impact of this exposure.

Selection Criteria:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Mental Health, or related discipline.
2. Minimum two years professional experience supporting vulnerable young people.
3. Demonstrated ability conducting youth-friendly assessments and case coordination.
4. Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice models, and the ability to apply these in a regional context.
5. Strong knowledge of education systems, and practical knowledge of mental health and community services across WA, with a specific awareness of regional challenges.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of autonomy and accountability, while maintaining strong and consistent communication with the broader team in a remote working environment.
7. Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
8. Competent in working under child safety frameworks and advocating for the rights and wellbeing of young people, with knowledge of Rights of the Child and Child Safety Standards.
9. High-level interpersonal and written communication skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and client management databases.
10. Willingness to travel regionally.
11. Skills in public speaking at a variety of events, including expos and workshops.
12. National Police Clearance issued within the last 3 months (to be provided upon employment), a current C Class West Australian Driving Licence, and current Working with Children Check.

Position description for this role is available upon request from [email protected].

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications close at Midday on Friday, 18th July 2025. Carers WA reserve the right to begin the recruitment process and withdraw the position prior to the close date/time.

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two professional referees. Applications can be submitted online via www.seek.com.au.

Carers WA is a Level 3 Carer Friendly Accredited organisation.

The organisation is committed to providing a zero harm workplace, in regard physical and psychosocial hazards.

Carers WA supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive service environment directed at ensuring their safety, health and wellbeing.

To learn more about working with Carers WA, we encourage you to visit our website www.carereswa.asn.au.