Are you ready to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?

About Us

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

Job Description

Location: Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Status: Multiple Casual and Part Time roles available. Contract to 30 December 2025, with possibility of extension.

Annual Salary: $34.58 to $37.73 per hour plus applicable loading and penalty rates

About the Position

The Supported Residential Care Service provides 24/7 accommodation and quality care for children and young people under the guardianship of the Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will ensure that children and young people in care are provided with a consistent, safe, secure, and supportive living, learning, and social environment.

There are multiple casual and part time positions based in Port Lincoln that involve day, night and weekend work.

Why Join Us

You will have access to:

Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay

Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available

Additional leave provisions

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

A generous external Employee Assistance Program

An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Certificate IV in Community Services Work or be willing to obtain this qualification within 12 months of starting the role. Other qualifications as listed in Appendix 1 of the Department for Child Protection Minimum Qualification Requirements will also be accepted.

Experience in working with families and/or children

Knowledge and understanding of Child Safe Environments, Mandated Reporting and basic child development principles, childcare principles and family dynamics

Effective negotiation and communication skills in managing challenging and confronting situations and behaviours

The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, under pressure organising workload accordingly.

Experience using Information Technology and Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook)

A current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional Licence)

Successful candidates must be willing to:

Undergo a Psychological Suitability Assessment *

Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *

Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *

Complete a qualification ‘Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention’ or other suitable qualification within 12 months of appointment if they do not already hold a suitable qualification

Work shifts including days, nights, weekends and public holidays

* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes

Further Information

For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

For further information on the role, please contact Ann Hennessy on (08) 8683 0733 or email [email protected]

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]

To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:

Cover letter

Copy of your resume

Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)

Contact details of three professional referees

For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.

Please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected] if you require further information, assistance or support with the recruitment process.

APPLY TODAY! Please note applications are considered on an ongoing basis and therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.