Overview
Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Country Talent Register
Division: Child Protection and Family Support
Agency: Department of Communities
Location: Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Roebourne, South Hedland, Kununurra, Broome, Geraldton
Position No: Pool Ref COM11825
Salary: Level 2, $99,985- $107,203 pa (includes 30% commuted allowance) pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Casual
Closing Date: 4:00 PM
Fixed term employment includes 17.5% annual leave loading. Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance on top of the base salary. Penalty rates may apply.
Position title and related details appear in attachments and at the end of this description.
Responsibilities
As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker, you will:
- Work as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people.
- Provide group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people.
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing activities for children and young people.
- Work a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.
- Work guided by the Sanctuary Model to deliver trauma-informed care and the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments (see attachments).
Refer to the attached Job Description Form for further information or contact the Assistant Director for details.
Talent Register and Selection
The Residential Care Frontline Talent Register is an online portal to register interest for full time or part-time opportunities that are:
- Fixed term/secondment up to twelve (12) months, or
- Transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees.
The register is monitored by managers to match applicants to opportunities. You register once; your application remains on our jobs register for current and future opportunities. Benefits include streamlined appointment when opportunities arise.
Qualifications and Attributes
We seek employees with genuine care and compassion who can:
- Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs and best interests of the child.
- Be resilient, patient, calm, non-judgmental, and respectful of cultural differences.
- Teach life skills and engage children positively in recreational activities.
- Exhibit strong communication, adaptability, and commitment to self-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.
Pre- commencement Requirements
- Pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination.
- Obtain a satisfactory Working with Children Check.
- Hold a current accredited certificate in Provide First Aid.
- Complete compulsory 5-day Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training prior to commencement.
- Consent to criminal record screening and integrity checks may be required during the application process.
How to Apply
Click the video to learn more about working at Communities. Apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format:
- A current resume/CV with two work-related referees and contact details.
- A copy of all qualification certificates as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- Responses to online questions:
Q1 Do you hold a current West Australian C or C-A class Licence, or equivalent?
Q2 Please outline your understanding of:
- Challenges faced by children and young people who have experienced trauma due to inadequate care and/or abuse.
- Therapeutic group home care for children and young people.
- Cultural considerations when working with Aboriginal and culturally diverse backgrounds.
For technical difficulties while applying online or to request documents in an alternative format, contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email at
Eligibility, Equity and Diversity
You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid Australian work visa to apply. For fixed-term appointments, you must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work for the duration of the offer. Migration information is available on the Migration WA website. The Department of Communities embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions after 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
Attachments: Application Form; FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality; Information for Applicants; JDF - Therapeutic Residential Care Worker (Statewide) - Level 2.docx. You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
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