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Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
About The Role
Be the Difference in a Young Person's Life
MacKillop Family Services is looking for passionate individuals to join our Out of Home Care team, supporting children and young people with complex needs in a safe, therapeutic residential setting.
As a Residential Youth Care Worker, you'll help create a warm home environment, respond to emotional and daily needs, and support young people to build life skills and confidence.
This is a fulltime/parttime/casual opportunity based throughout our Wimmera Southwest region within our Out of Home Care Program.
This position reports to the Regional Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria
A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a similar or relevant qualification such as a Diploma of Community Services, Social Work, or another related tertiary qualification.
A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open-minded and non-judgmental manner.
Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.
Our Offer
Competitive hourly rate in the SCHADS Award Level 2-3, dependent on qualification and experience.
Salary packaging – maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year.
Paid training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of counselling and coaching options covering all aspects of life.
Supportive environment – monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
Sanctuary Organization – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole-of-organisation framework that fosters a safe environment and teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma.
You Must Have a
Valid and current Driver's Licence;
Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles).
MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
For more information, please contact Shawit Tasaw at
Please attend our free upcoming online information session to network, meet the hiring managers and learn more about residential care work from professionals in the field through this link: e/youth-worker-online-information-session-tickets-*************?
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Our Commitment
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.
Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly.
We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
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