Locations: Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Broome, Kununurra, South West, Geraldton, Roebourne.

The Opportunity

We are seeking employees who have genuine care and compassion for others, and who can work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs and best interests of the child. Those who are resilient, patient, calm, have a non-judgmental attitude and recognise and respect cultural differences. People that can teach life skills and engage children positively in recreational skills. Those that can exhibit strong communication skills, quickly adapt to changing needs, and can understand and practice self-care.

You will be embraced by a supportive team who are very welcoming. The team are willing to empower you and share their experience for you to thrive, whilst being reflective in its practice to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care.

Want to make a difference? You will!

As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker you will be responsible for working as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and providing group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people. You will assist in planning, developing and implementing activities for children and young people. Refer to the attached Job Description Form (via Jobs WA) for further information.

Our benefits

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of benefits including;

• 5 weeks annual leave (includes 1 week of shift work allowance)
• 10 days for public holidays
• Three days public service holidays per annum
• District allowance

Specifically for Broome, Kununurra, Roebourne, Port Hedland and surrounding towns additional benefits apply;

• Annual Leave travel concessions (Annual return flight to Perth for you and your dependants after 12 months of continuous service)
• Salary packaging remote benefits
• Subsidised electricity
• 1 week of North West Leave

* Successful applicants who are seeking permanent and fixed term employment will be required to attend mandatory in their region. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role.

Kalgoorlie – 28/7/25 until 1/8/25

Broome/Kununurra - 11/8/25 until 15/8/25

Southwest - 8/9/25 until 12/9/25

Geraldton - 3/11/25 until 7/11/25

Bunbury - 15/9/25 until 19/9/25

Karratha/Hedland - To Be Advised.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following 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 copy of all qualification/s (regardless of relevance of the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
3. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

You will be prompted to answer the following online questions in your own words for Questions 3, 4 & 5. Your responses form part of your application assessment.

• Q1 Do you hold a current West Australian 'C' or 'C-A' class Licence, or equivalent?
• Q2 How do your skills and values align with the role?

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

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