Make a difference in the lives of children who need it most.

We need you!

We are seeking people who can supervise a team and nurture their growth and create a positive culture.  Those who can collaborate, build trust and relationships, openly and honestly communicate and display effective conflict resolution skills. People that show accountability, show respect, empathise and recognise and respect cultural differences. Those that are trauma-informed, understand factors in child development and prioritise the rights and needs of the child.

Your Role. Your Impact.
You will be embraced by a supportive team who are very welcoming. The team are willing to empower you and share their experience for you to thrive, whilst being reflective in its practice to achieve the best outcomes for the children in 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.

Want to make a difference? You will!
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will be responsible 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, and completing administrative duties including recording, computer data entry and preparation of reports.

Refer to the attached Job Description Form for further information or please contact the Keith Maine Administration team on (08) 6277 4848.

You will be required to work a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and awake night shifts from Monday to Sunday to support the children in care in a 24/7 service.

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Therapeutic Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached)

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership.

Why Work With Us?
In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of benefits. Fixed term and permanent employees receive 17.5% annual leave loading. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and ready to make a difference, apply now!
As part of the selection process, applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following suitability requirements, please consider these before applying:

• Organisational: attend paid mandatory training from 02 November 2026 to 27 November 2026
• Pre Employment: complete a medical and physical functional capacity examination.
• Pre-employment: WA Driver’s license.

Click the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV that outlines your relevant experience for the role and includes two work related referees.
2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of relevance of the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
3. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

When submitting your application, you will be prompted to answer the following online questions in your own words (not AI generated responses) for Questions 2, & 3. Your responses form part of your application assessment.

• Q1 Do you hold a current West Australian 'C' or 'C-A' class Licence, or equivalent?

If selected for an interview please note that for each of the below questions you may be required to provide the name, organisation and email address of the manager/supervisor who can verify your example.

• Q2 (a) If you hold a Certificate III and Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective/Residential Care) or approved equivalent, please ensure you attach your certification as evidence.
  (b) If you don’t hold certification in the above, please outline your experience working with or caring for children and young people who have trauma. (Criteria 4)
• Q3 Describe a situation and provide an example where you supervised staff while working as part of a team. How did you provide direction and guidance, allocate tasks, support and motivate team members, monitor performance and practice?  How did you ensure the team delivered successful outcomes? What was the result? (Criteria 1)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, discuss adjustments or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (permanent or fixed term) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Equality 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 HR at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.