Make a difference in the lives of children who need it most.

We need you!

We are seeking people who can supervise a team and nurture their growth and create a positive culture. Those who can collaborate, build trust and relationships, openly and honestly communicate and display effective conflict resolution skills. People that show accountability, show respect, empathise and recognise and respect cultural differences. Those that are trauma-informed, understand factors in child development and prioritise the rights and needs of the child.

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.

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!

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will be responsible coordinating assessment and residential plans for assigned children and young people, supervising Residential Care Workers in all matters impacting on the therapeutic care of children and young people, providing a high standard of therapeutic care consistent with the program objectives, and completing administrative duties including recording, computer data entry and preparation of reports.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.

For further information or contact Malcolm Krollig, Manager Residential Care on 0461 354 162.

Our benefits

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of benefits. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program

Based on eligibility, and location, you could receive:

• District allowances:
• Roebourne/Port Hedland - district allowance of $9,299 without dependants, or $18,598 with dependants.
• Broome - $8,361 pa without dependants, $16,722 pa with dependants.
• Kununurra - $7,436 pa without dependants, $14,872 pa with dependants
• Fixed term and permanent employees receive 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 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* depending on region and eligibility.
• 5 weeks annual leave (includes 1 week of shift work allowance), and 1 week North West Leave.
• 10 days for public holidays
• Three days public service holidays per annum

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 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 2, 3 & 4. 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? (Criteria 1,2 & 3)

If selected for an interview please note that for each of the below questions you may be required to provide the name, organisation and email address of the manager/supervisor who can verify your example.

• Q3 How do you engage children in life skills and recreational activities that are both fun and therapeutic? Please share an example of an activity or approach that worked well in the past. (Criteria 3)
• Q4 Why is it important to have a strong team in the workplace? Provide an example of how you have supervised staff. (Criteria 1)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the essential selection criteria during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor, via email on [email protected] or call on 0468 624 181. Please provide Job Tittle & Position Number in the subject line as reference.