• Division: Community Services
  
• Position No: Pool Ref COM34924
  
• Salary: Level 3, $79,156 - $84,977 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022
  
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
  
• Location: Geraldton

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of children, young people and families?

Permanent and fixed term employment includes an additional 30% commuted allowance and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance and penalty rates may apply.

Want to make a difference? 

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will be responsible for responsible for:

• 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,
• Completing administrative duties including recording, computer data entry and preparation of reports.

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Watch video below to see what it's like working at Communities!

Working and Living in the Mid West

The Mid West of Western Australia spans from the Indian Ocean coastline inland to the Gibson Desert.  Your outdoor adventure includes exploring wildflowers, beach swimming, discovering the Abrolhos Islands, taking in Kalbarri National Park’s red-and-white sandstone gorges and tasting terrific fresh local produce. Discover the major town of Geraldton for yourself.

Our Benefits

We offer great benefits (based on eligibility) including:

• District allowance of $1,239 without dependants, $2478 with dependants
  paid regional medical travel
• Flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
• Four weeks annual leave plus an additional week for shift work
• 10 days for public holidays
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• Three days public service holidays per annum
• Free annual influenza vaccinations 
• 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.
• Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

Conditions

Prospective applicants must

• Work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.
• Successfully pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.
• Obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check
• 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.
• 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.  

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Brenda Bassett on  Assistant Director on 043 2837 534 or email  [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Residential Care Worker - Country - Geraldton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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. 

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply Now' and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

• A comprehensive current resume/CV.
• A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
• 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 Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Residential Care Worker - Country - Geraldton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

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 on these requirements, click here.  

Equity 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 Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Residential Care Worker - Country - Geraldton enquiry via EthicalJobs.  

Applicants 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 on or after the closing date will not be accepted.

A job description form is attached.