Lead a team to make a difference in the lives of children who need it most.

We need you!

We are seeking people who are emotional intelligent that can guide, motivate and inspire a team and nurture their growth through supervision and leadership. Those that effectively communicate, navigate conflict resolution, recognise and respect cultural differences and foster an inclusive environment. People that take accountability, build trust, show respect, collaborate and are solutions focused. Those who work with a trauma-informed and person-centred approach and use evidence-based practices to advocate for the child.

The vision for Therapeutic Residential Care in Western Australia is to provide a safe and stable home for young people that enables them to heal, connect, learn, and be prepared for their adult lives.

Want to make a difference? You will!

The Manager Residential Care (Non-Qualified) is responsible for the management of residential care facilities, promoting sound innovative and responsible casework and community work practice, managing team resources and workloads, quality assuring and quality improvement functions within a team, supervising and supporting the team and liaising with other stakeholders to ensure sound practice standards, providing learning and development opportunities for the team, and convening and chairing planning forums.

The Senior Manager Residential Care (Qualified) is responsible for providing services to children in the CEOs care to ensure the safety of a child and other persons, management of residential care facilities and effective day to day management and operation of the home, managing staff, an Education Officer and other professional support staff in accordance with the Department’s Therapeutic Care framework, providing consultation and advice to Managers Residential Care and ensuring the provision of a safe and caring environment for vulnerable children in residence.

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.

If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Senior Manager Residential Care position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Manager Residential Care position.

Refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information. Please contact Brad Mason, Director Metro Therapeutic Residential Care on 0419 498 359the XXX on (08) XXX if you seek further information about the role.

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached)

About our competitive benefits

Communities offer a range of benefits. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program

If you’re looking for more than just a job and ready to make a difference, apply now!

Click the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV that outlines your relevant experience for the role and includes two work related referees.
2. A maximum 2-page written application addressing all the Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment for the Specified Callings role).
4. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of relevance of the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
5. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact [email protected].

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information click here.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Equality and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR at [email protected]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Want to join us?

Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board by clicking the Apply button, or visit https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ and search Pool Ref COM14225. Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date

Applications close 4pm Tuesday, 06 May 2025 (AWST).

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.