Evidence based and trauma informed model of care Generous leave Salary packaging benefits! A culture that values and supports professional development. Various rosters available 46-70hrs fortnightly, Fixed Term and Ongoing opportunities Hume area - Shepparton, Homes on Yorta Yorta Country Base salary $68K - $76K pa (pro rata) dependent on experience and qualifications salary packaging super penalty rates This is not a current vacancy. Please register your interest to be considered for our next Group Interviews for 2026. We are looking for individuals who have a strong sense of self, are resilient and who are truly able to understand trauma and the behaviours of vulnerable young people in the Out of Home Care sector. You will provide therapeutic support and care and have the potential to truly make a difference to a young person's life. Roster example: Part time 47.50 hours per fortnight Week 1 Monday: OFF Tuesday: 8am to 4pm Wednesday: 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 3:30pm to 11pm Friday: OFF Saturday: OFF Sunday: OFF Week 2 Monday: OFF Tuesday: OFF Wednesday: 3:30pm to 11pm Thursday: 3:30pm to 11pm Friday: OFF Saturday: 4pm to 11pm Sunday: 4pm to 11pm On the Job, You Will: Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care. Implement current best practice therapeutic interventions and program guidelines to ensure the highest standard of care and child safety. Serve as a positive role model, supporting young people in their educational, social, and recreational pursuits while fostering independence. Create a safe and nurturing home environment, including managing household duties and providing nutritious meals. Your Skills and Experience: A team worker – ability to work with various stakeholders, share ideas with a constructive approach to reach common goals focusing on the best interests of the young person. Great at relationship building – listening and giving your time. Respecting yourself and others and have professional boundaries. Flexibility – be open to new ideas, cope with unexpected change and multitask with ease. Be creative in your thinking and approach each task without judgement and confidence. You must hold a drivers licence (minimum green P’s) as the role will transport young people from time to time. A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required or equivalent - Please see below link for more information: https://fac.dffh.vic.gov.au/news/reminder-funded-organisations-residential-care-staff-qualifications-certificate-iv-child-youth Applicants must complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 6 months of being engaged in the role. Berry Street’s Benefits Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more. $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation Generous leave conditions! Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family Minimum Leave loading 17.5% or penalty rates when on annual leave. Interested? Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position. For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@berrystreet.org.au Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme. Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Video