• Permanent and fixed term employment is payable $96,140- $103,079 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024 including 30% commuted allowance.
• Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance and penalty rates may apply.

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 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. Click here to find out more!

As part of the role, you:

• Will work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.
• Must successfully pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.
• Must obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Must hold a current accredited certificate in ‘Provide First Aid’.
• Possess a current Western Australian 'C' or 'C-A' Class Driver’s Licence or equivalent and have the ability to travel in response to organisational needs.

Join an online Information Sessions

You will hear from our leaders about Residential Care, the role, their experience and career progression working with Department of Communities.  A HR Business Partner will provide information about the Department and employment benefits. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Register your attendance for the January 13, 2025 session at 5pm (AWST).

If you are unable to attend, and seek further information, please contact the Keith Maine Administration team on (08) 6277 4848 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Care Worker - Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs for a recording of the information session

Working and Living in the Kimberley

The East Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available, such as boating, fishing, chasing waterfalls, and 4WDing.

Staff in the East Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children they work with. Working here offers a unique opportunity to work within the community, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.

Experience a destination like no other, contribute to a culturally rich region, and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime.

To view more of what Kununurra has to offer click https://www.visitkununurra.com/.

Our benefits

Communities offers 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 allowance of $7,436 pa without dependants, $14,872 pa with dependants (Kununurra)
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution
• 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 from September to May
• Flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
• 4 weeks annual leave, an additional week for shift work plus and 1 week of North West Leave
• 10 days for public holidays
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• Three days public service holidays per annum
• Discount on selected private health insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free counselling services for you and eligible family members
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory training dates to be advised. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role. 

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

Click the ‘Apply Now’ 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. Please provide a paragraph type response to 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)
• Q3 Why is supporting others to achieve positive outcomes important to you? (Criteria 1,2 & 3)
• Q4 Why is it important to have a strong team in the workplace?  Provide an example of your ability to work therapeutically as a team member. (Criteria 3)

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 email [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Care Worker - Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs .

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions will not be accepted.