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 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: $66.58 - $71.64 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The purpose of the State-wide Triage and Referral Coordinator position is to effectively engage with young people13-25 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?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• 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

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

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.