About the role

Mater Young Adult Health Centre are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Family Support Coordinator to work in our Clarence Street service. This role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis 32 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: $75.31 - $78.59 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 Family Support Coordinator position is to provide allied health leadership and family support coordination within the Clarence Street team. To provide family counselling to family members and significant others of those who are experiencing harms related to substance use. This role will provide professional leadership to the Clarence Street family support program.

- Actively partner with consumers and carers, as well as interprofessional colleagues, to determine service and operational objectives that provide an exceptional experience and outcomes
- Ensure provision of a client centred and responsive service that caters for population and cultural diversity, with support provided to CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Assist in ensuring the wellbeing of the family support team through; regular supervision, managing individual worker stress supporting professional development and facilitating a positive team culture
- Proven ability to relate to and empathise with families/carers who are seeking support due to parenting a young person with substance use concerns




- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability and experience in establishing and developing key relationships with stakeholders
- Relate to young people and their families in a manner which is appropriate to their developmental and cognitive level of functioning

About you

- Demonstrated experience and ability to provide a high-level Alcohol and Other Drug clinical assessment and interventions
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary assessment and treatment alternatives for young people with alcohol and other drug concerns
- Demonstrated high level counselling skills and expertise in brief interventions in Alcohol and other Drugs
- Experience in providing psycho-education and support to families who are seeking support for their child who is experiencing harms related to substance use

Qualifications - Psychology

Mandatory

- General Registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Psychology Board of Australia Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
- Eligibility for accreditation or current Board approved Supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Qualifications - Social Work Mandatory

- A degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Tertiary qualifications for Social Work from overseas institutions require the applicant to include official notification from AASW that the qualification has been assessed as eligible for membership
- AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker &/or post graduate studies would be highly regarded

Qualifications - Occupational Therapy Mandatory

- A degree in Occupational Therapy a be registered with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Membership or eligibility for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia is desirable.




- Ability to demonstrate all units of competency as set out in the Australian Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Mental health (1999), whilst not mandatory, would be well regarded.

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 outstanding 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 Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 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.

📌 Family Support Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Queensland