Assistant Director or Associate Director (Therapeutic Residential Care)
Department of Communities WA
Perth, WA
A$139,860-$157,135 p/a + Super
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Hybrid
Posted 1 day ago
Help make a difference to the young people in care in regional Western Australia.
About Therapeutic Residential Care
Therapeutic Residential Care is an intensive 24/7 care arrangement for a cohort of young people in the care of the Department of Communities (Communities). It is a statewide service with group care houses in the metropolitan area and throughout the regions.
The homes can accommodate up to 4 young people aged between 10 and 17 years old. The young people have highly complex needs, previous placement instabilities, and are currently not suitable for a family style environment.
Communities’ vision for Therapeutic Residential Care 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.”
Responsibilities of the Assistant Directors/Associate Directors working in Therapeutic Care include, but are not limited to:
- Working with other Assistant Directors to develop and contribute to operational frameworks, programs and policies for children in care that ensures the best interests of the young people are at the heart of all decisions.
- Providing a high level of operational advice that identifies risks and the strategies to address them.
- Assisting the Director to deliver the strategic outcomes of the Therapeutic Residential Care directorate.
- Building and maintaining relationships with non-government agencies to produce improved outcomes for the young people.
- Keeping up to date with and providing advice on any relevant national and international trends and issues that may impact the directorate.
Our offer
There is one permanent, full-time chance available. The role is responsible for the homes located in regional Western Australia, and there is flexibility to work from our Metropolitan office (Midland) or to work from another regional office. Regular travel to the homes across the state is required as part of this role to adequately support each home.
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
- Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours and work from home options)
- Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
- Additional incentives and benefits if based in an eligible regional location
- Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 10 days Disability Leave
- Discount on private health insurance
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
- Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
If you want to know more about the role or team, please contact Brenda Bassett, A/Director Regional Therapeutic Residential Care, on or via
About Department of Communities WA
At Communities, everyone can bring their whole self to work.
We want all of our employees to feel valued and free to be who they are, regardless of their individual differences. We value diversity, treat everyone with dignity and fairness, and seek to understand the perspectives and experiences of others.
We encourage applications from individuals young and old, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and those with diverse gender identities and/or sexuality.
Want to join us?
Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board by clicking the Apply button or visit Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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